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Rochester
  • Suburb of Springfield, IL
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Springfield

Rochester

#3 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, IL Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Rochester is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 3,940. Rochester is in Sangamon County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Rochester offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Rochester and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rochester are highly rated.
    About Rochester...
    Population
    3,940
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $207,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,078
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      53.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      134.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      646.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Rochester

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,140
    National
    $69,021
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