Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rochester

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Rochester is $1,369 per month and the median household income is $80,836 per year. About 34% of Rochester residents rent their homes, and the 4 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer an important source of income-restricted options in this market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rochester Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Rochester

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rochester has a Walk Score of 17 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 32. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and commutes will require a car.

Schools

Rochester is served by 8 public schools across 1 district -- including 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Rochester is $80,836 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,369, per the same source -- making income-based housing an important resource for renters whose earnings fall below area limits.

• Median household income: $80,836/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent (all rentals): $1,369/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 34% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Rochester offer rents tied to income limits rather than market rates, which can represent meaningful savings for eligible households.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Rochester have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls in a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property's management team directly about their flood history and any mitigation measures in place.