Rochester 62 Average
Rochester Livability #64 ranked city in Vermont#16,171 ranked city in the USARanks better than 44% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Rochester

PROS
  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Rochester transportation information

      Statistic Rochester Vermont National
      Average one way commute19min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.3%75.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.1%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk17.5%5.7%2.8%
      Working from home4.1%6.7%4.6%
      Source: The Rochester, VT data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).