Rochester, WA
Living in Rochester
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
27
Public Transit
1
Affordability
47
Public Safety
87
Airports
97
Hospitals
41
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
+1.1k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate26%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$85k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector49%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office30%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$245k
Median Home Value
-$4.7k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$899
Median Monthly Rent
+$90 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas16%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rochester
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in Rochester
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 9 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rochester, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rochester, WA
Centralia Christian School
10 miles, SE
St Joseph School
13 miles, SE
Olympia Waldorf School
15 miles, NE
Evergreen Christian School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester, WA
The Evergreen State College
18 miles, N
Saint Martin's University
19 miles, NE
Pacific Lutheran University
37 miles, NE
Faith International University
41 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
9 miles, SE
Capital Medical Center
16 miles, N
Providence St Peter Hospital
19 miles, NE
Summit Pacific Medical Center-Swing Bed Unit
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rochester, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
56 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
89 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
138 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
187 miles, S