Census ACS · #53 MSA
Rochester Metro Area
The Rochester, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,058,875 residents. The median household income is $74,438 and the median home value is $190,100.
1,058,875
Population
362
People / sq mi
$74,438
Median Income
$190,100
Median Home Value
The Rochester CBSA covers 2,928 sq mi of land at 361.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,438
Median Household Income
$42,174
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Rochester metro's price level is 97.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $74,438 has the buying power of $76,713 in average-priced US metros.
97.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,713
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,438
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$190,100
Median Home Value
$1,102
Median Rent
67.2%
Homeownership
Education
91.7%
High School+
37.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
12.6%
Work From Home
21.0 min
Avg Commute
14.4%
Foreign Born
Rochester spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rochester, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,058,875 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #53 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Rochester metro area is $74,438, with a per capita income of $42,174.
The Rochester, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Rochester, Ny CBSA (40380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.