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Rochester, NH

Founded 1749Strafford CountyElev. 69 m
Population
32,866
Median home
$262,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Rochester

Rochester is a city in New Hampshire with about 32,866 residents. Rochester was founded in 1749 and sits in Strafford County. The median age is 43.4 and the median household income is $79,388. Homes carry a median value of $262,600, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,866
Median age
43.4
Median household income
$79,388
Per-capita income
$40,144
Poverty rate
8.5%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
27 min
Work from home
12.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.8%
Sales & office22.6%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$262,600
Median gross rent
$1,220/mo
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Median year built
1979
Households
13,822
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rochester has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bud Carlson AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Spaulding High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rochester Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chamberlain Street SchoolElementary
Maple Street Magnet SchoolElementary
McClelland SchoolElementary
School Street SchoolElementary
William Allen SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% below national
Rochester117
New Hampshire118
United States386
↓ 62% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% below national
Rochester1,214
New Hampshire923
United States1,952
↓ 61% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rochester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rochester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Strafford County
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rochester is in Strafford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rochester was founded in 1749 and sits in Strafford County. Elevation ~69 m.

Map of Rochester
Rochester, NH
Where Rochester is
ManchesterNashuaConcordRochesterDoverKeene
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hayes, Richard, House
Notable people from Rochester
James FoleyLyndon LaRoucheCharles Francis HallWilfred Hudson OsgoodAvram GlazerJohn P. HaleSamuel D. FelkerIsaac AdamsJacob Hart ElaThomas Cogswell Upham
People searches in Rochester
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Nearby cities
Somersworth (5 mi)Dover (9 mi)Portsmouth (19 mi)Concord (30 mi)Manchester (32 mi)Laconia (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rochester, NH (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rochester, New Hampshire.

Edward E Davis
Rochester · Strafford County · 03867
Richard A Martin
Rochester · Strafford County · 03867
Michael A Adams
Rochester · Strafford County · 03867

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rochester — frequently asked

What is the population of Rochester, New Hampshire?
Rochester has a population of about 32,866, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rochester?
The median home value in Rochester is $262,600, and the median gross rent is $1,220/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rochester safe? What is the crime rate?
Rochester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 117 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rochester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Strafford County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, lightning.
How many schools are in Rochester?
Rochester has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rochester?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Rochester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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