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Population Review

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

White76.3%
Black or African American11.1%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in New York

Largest counties in New York

Part of New York

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Metro rankings

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.

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.