City
- Public SchoolsC
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityA+
- JobsC
- WeatherC-
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$82,000
National
$184,700Median Rent
$831
National
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Rochester Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Rochester
Jobs
C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$33,399
National
$55,322Rochester Reviews
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I lived in the city for ten years, in the Highland Park neighborhood, which has a lovely sense of community. Many families, many neighborhood events. The Park Ave neighborhood, in addition to many others, is also lovely and safe. It has lots of great stores and restaurants, and is home to many recent college graduates who live in apartments. However, there are also dangerous parts of the city with lots of economic hardship. Safe city neighborhoods can be too expensive for many people, hence the fact that dangerous neighborhoods are inhabited and, sadly, nothing much is being done to improve them or the many city schools which do not provide a good education. Almost all city schools do very badly on standardized tests and in general rankings. However, there are a few of these which, while not numerically good, seem to provide a quality education, and most city schools provide a great opportunity to be exposed to diversity.
I've lived in Rochester for about 47 years, and knew I would return to this community after moving away for three years, from 1980-1983. My decision was based on my belief that Rochester was, and is, large enough to offer myriad experiences, and small enough to work with others to address our community challenges.
Chief among the challenges is the fact that Rochester is one of the most racially and economically segregated cities in the northeast. This has rendered us a community with multiple disparities and challenges related to race and economic status. I've served on countless local and state committees, and served on the Rochester City School District's Board of Education for eight years.
The home of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, Rochester has people with the big hearts, brain power, and financial ability to resolve our problems.
I remain hopeful that it can become a community that works for those that live, work, recreate, and worship here.
Chief among the challenges is the fact that Rochester is one of the most racially and economically segregated cities in the northeast. This has rendered us a community with multiple disparities and challenges related to race and economic status. I've served on countless local and state committees, and served on the Rochester City School District's Board of Education for eight years.
The home of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, Rochester has people with the big hearts, brain power, and financial ability to resolve our problems.
I remain hopeful that it can become a community that works for those that live, work, recreate, and worship here.
I have lived in Rochester my whole life. Throughout the years I have moved around within this city to many different areas and suburbs and have loved every single one! This city is small enough to live a more suburban life, but big enough to never be bored. I currently live in the Park Ave area which is filled with amazing restaurants, coffee-shops and bars. I would definitely recommend living in this great city.