Rochester Town, MA

Living in Rochester Town

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 35
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 92
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Schools 66
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Residents

5.6k Population +471 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
79% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$104k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$410k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$985 Median Monthly Rent +$346 (2010–19)
91% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene74%
LP gas3%
Utility gas16%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rochester Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42

Property Crime in Rochester Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 10
Feb 31 4 8
Mar 38 5 4
Apr 47 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 5 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester Town

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rochester Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rochester Town, MA

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Whitney Academy
5 miles, W
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Tabor Academy
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Rochester Town, MA

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Wheaton College
23 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rochester Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Rochester Town, MA

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