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Rochester Area Facts

  • Rochester has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rochester crime rates are 21% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Rochester is 5% lower than the New Hampshire average
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Once Great Town With Room To Grow User Rating 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Rochester, New Hampshire, not to get it confused with the many others, is just a beautiful place to live. It’s honestly just right for someone looking for a place that offers the best of small town living that isn’t too big to be considered a big town, per se. On the other ha ...Read More nd, a lot has changed over the years.

Where once I would jump at recommending this humble, and friendly place, now the streets are littered with drugs. We were recently rated one of the most dangerous city’s in America at night because if the opioid crisis. Rochester regrettably is a mirror of the rest of the state.

During the day though, it’s a really nice city. I often take bike rides to clear my head, and the schools have always been pretty decent. Stores are pretty close by, I often chose to walk rather than drive. The crisis taking over the city though is the only reason I would not recommend. At least until the issue gets cleared up. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rochester? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rochester Commons
      Blair Park
      Duval Park
      John Shaw Park
      Maple Street School Community Park
      Roger Allen Park

      Entertainment

      Gazebo / Bandstand
      Grandstands
      Rochester Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Subway
      The Garage at the Governor's Inn
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rochester? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Rochester.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Rochester a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Frisbie Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors