The Town FilesEast Rochester, New York
Village in Monroe County · population 6,334 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,500
- Household income
- $73,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.1
East Rochester is a village of 6,334 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $143,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 100% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of New York towns, more walkable than 96% of New York towns.
How East Rochester ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Rochester is worth $143,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $73,344, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,132 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Rochester | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,132 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,344 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in East Rochester
| People | East Rochester | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in East Rochester
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 35.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 90.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of East Rochester since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 1985.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 382,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in East Rochester itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in East Rochester
2 public schools with 961 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST ROCHESTER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 512 | 9.7 |
| EAST ROCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 449 | 10.4 |
Towns near East Rochester
- Fairport, NY2.4 mi · 5,501 people · home $278,100
- Pittsford, NY3.3 mi · 30,617 people · home $389,100
- Penfield, NY3.5 mi · 39,438 people · home $291,500
- Perinton, NY3.7 mi · 47,479 people · home $310,200
- Brighton, NY4.8 mi · 37,137 people · home $282,100
- Gananda, NY7.6 mi · 5,867 people · home $235,900
- Rochester, NY7.7 mi · 211,328 people · home $139,600
- Webster, NY7.9 mi · 5,651 people · home $218,400
East Rochester questions
Is East Rochester, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Rochester scores better for retirees than 34% of New York towns and quieter than 11%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in East Rochester?
The median owner-occupied home in East Rochester is valued at $143,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,344, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,132 a month.
What is the weather like in East Rochester?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.1 inches of precipitation a year and 90.7 inches of snow.
Does East Rochester get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of East Rochester in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)