Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Rochester
Rochester, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,296
Population
33,995
Renter Mix
34% Rent
New Hampshire’s Lilac City offers classic style with a modern vibe
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Rochester is a picturesque city positioned just north of Portsmouth on the Maine state line. Tracing its roots back to the 1720s, the city is home to an amazing assortment of historic architecture, with the classic New England style creating a timeless atmosphere. Rochester Common has traditionally served as the anchor of the community, and today hosts the popular Rochester Farmers’ Market. Along Main Street, you’ll find a vibrant collective of locally-owned businesses, from hip hangouts like Fresh Vibes and Revolution Taproom to unique specialty shops like Jetpack Comics and Sweet Peach’s Candy & Confections. Much of the surrounding landscape is sparsely developed, with the lush forests and rolling hills providing gorgeous scenery as well as endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,137
Average: $98,668
Education
7,179
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,455
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rochester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rochester, NH is $992 for a studio, $1,296 for one bedroom, $1,801 for two bedrooms, and $3,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,296/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$1,840/month
614 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,872/month
836 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rochester, NH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
110 Students
Public
Grades K-5
66 Students
Public
Grades K-5
192 Students
Public
Grades K-5
298 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
847 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,301 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
76 Students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire
- Woodman Institute Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.