Rochester, NY City Guide

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state rank#517
74/100
us rank#10,499

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Rochester City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)207,294
Population (2000)219,766
Population growth-5.7%
Household income$32,819
Income per capita$18,861
Male/Female ratio0.91:1
Males 18-39 years36.8%
Females 18-39 years36.1%
Married (15yrs and older)38.1%
Have children (under 18yrs)57.6%
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  • December 19, 2011
Enjoy The Many Attractions of Rochester, NYI live in Rochester NY and really love just about everything about it. This city is one of the largest in New York, so you get to meet all sorts of different people. You can not get bored in this city, because there is always something… Read full review
Life in Rockin Rochester, NYMy family is from Rochester, NY. We have gone on several vacations there since moving to Florida in 1995. I would say greater Rochester is the more desirable area. It has a lot of things going for it if you enjoy living outside the city… Read full review

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Highest ranking Rochester neighborhoods

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1.Duran Eastman Park78/100
2.Cobbs Hill76/100
3.Park Avenue75/100
4.Browncroft74/100
5.Atlantic-University73/100
6.East Avenue73/100
7.Culver-Winton72/100
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8.Ellwanger-Barry72/100
9.Corn Hill72/100
10.Charlotte72/100
11.Homestead Heights72/100
12.Maplewood72/100
13.19th Ward71/100
14.Northland-Lyceum71/100
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Large cities near Rochester, New York

#CityDistance (miles)AreaVibe ScoreUser Reviews
1. Irondequoit, NY3.576 /100
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2. Brighton, NY3.680 /100
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3. Auburn, NY55.372 /100
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4. Cheektowaga, NY60.679 /100
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5. West Seneca, NY62.479 /100
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