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Rochester, PA
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,422
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,819
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 20 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,080 a year, 45% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Rochester, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rochester, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,080
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (756), Irish Americans (555), Italian Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,865
48,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,900
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $8,131 per person
How people get to work
Rochester, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
853
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RochesterBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgewaterBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BeaverBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MonacaBorough | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| FreedomBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FallstonBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Pine RunCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| New BrightonBorough | 2.7 mi | 1 |
| ConwayBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Patterson HeightsBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| EastvaleBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Beaver FallsCity | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| BadenBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| AliquippaCity | 6 mi | 4.2 |
| West MayfieldBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, PA in?
- Rochester is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rochester, PA?
- About 3,422 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include East Rochester (0.8 mi), Bridgewater (0.9 mi), Beaver (1.2 mi), Monaca (1.3 mi), Freedom (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023