Rochester, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,710 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$616 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaver County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaver County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 26
Feb 2 6 30
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, PA State Senate District 47, PA State House District 16, PA
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Schools

Rochester High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Rochester MS
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Rochester Area El Sch
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

DCI Career Institute
2 miles, SW • 1 star
Community College of Beaver County
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Beaver Falls Beauty Academy
4 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Heritage Valley Beaver
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ellwood City Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Heritage Valley Sewickley
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
Upmc Passavant
17 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
15 miles, S • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
55 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
62 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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