LIVING IN ROCHESTER
Rochester offers a place where residents and visitors can find balance in their work life, home life, and personal finances. As a city that values high-quality educational opportunities, burgeoning business growth, and healthcare acumen, Rochester is a continuous state of evolution and is poised for an exciting future filled with new energy and new ideas. In September 2023, the median listing home price in Rochester was $359.9K, offering residents ample options to find the ideal home throughout the city’s charming and vibrant neighborhoods. We are known for housing options that will stretch your paycheck, while offering a life balance that many busy professionals and families are seeking. For those who enjoy renting, the various types of rental properties – from apartments to condos to single-family homes – means there is something for everyone in this unique community that offers big city amenities with a decidedly small-town feel. Getting around town is streamlined thanks to the well-designed highway system, public bus system, and Rochester International Airport, that transports visitors and residents around the world.
The Rochester area is alive with a wealth of recreational opportunities that enhance the overall Rochester experience. From unique art galleries to farmers’ markets, from outdoor festivals to recreational facilities, Rochester is a great place to have an adventure. Of course, many unique shops and businesses dot Rochester’s landscape, resulting in an array of longtime favorites that people from near and far enjoy throughout the year. Although we can tout Rochester’s appeal – from healthcare to education to a low crime rate – the city’s example is evident in the wealth of awards and recognition the area has received throughout the years. Most recently, Rochester was named a “Top 25 City” on Forbes’ 2022 Best Places To Retire List and it was ranked third “Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by Livability. And if that’s not enough, Rochester was ranked sixth in the country in University Business’ “50 Best Small College Areas to Live and Study” and it was named number four on Martha Stewart’s Best Cities To Buy a House in America.”
Looking for a community with affordable real estate, growing industries, and recreational opportunities aplenty? Rochester has got you covered.
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