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Rochester, NY

Albion is part of the Rochester area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Rochester

Building on George Eastman House Grounds
Building on George Eastman House Grounds · Photo: Leslie L. Gregg, CC BY-SA 4.0
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity · Photo: Pollinator, CC BY-SA 2.0
Downtown Rochester, NY
Downtown Rochester, NY · Photo: Patrick Ashley, CC BY 2.0
External view of Museum of Play
External view of Museum of Play · Photo: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0
Federal Building Rochester New York Front View
Federal Building Rochester New York Front View · Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
Front Facade of James Monroe High School, Rochester, NY
Front Facade of James Monroe High School, Rochester, NY · Photo: Joe Harmon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Genesee Mist
Greater Rochester International Airport May Aerial View
Greater Rochester International Airport May Aerial View · Photo: JKruggel at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Little Theatre Rochester New York
Little Theatre Rochester New York · Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
Memorial Art Gallery main entrance
Memorial Art Gallery main entrance · Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
Nick Tahou's Garbage Plate
Nick Tahou's Garbage Plate · Photo: Self, Public domain
Oxford Street Homes
Oxford Street Homes · Photo: EastOfWest, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Where it is
Rochester
Rochester in New York
New York in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Rochester area.

26
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
52
coffee shops
121
parks
188
playgrounds
23
libraries
5
movie theaters
20
live theaters
10
museums
34
bookstores
16
gyms
76
bars
16
pharmacies
7
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 140,782 rented homes in the Rochester area, 93% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 40%
$1,000 to $1,499: 39%
$1,500 to $1,999: 14%
$2,000 to $2,499: 5%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Rochester area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

Front Facade of James Monroe High School, Rochester, NY
Front Facade of James Monroe High School, Rochester, NY · Photo: Joe Harmon, CC BY-SA 3.0

18 public school districts in this county, with about 94,631 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Rochester City School District · Rochester
22,820 students · 10.4 students per teacher · 46 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Greece Central School District · Rochester
10,242 students · 11.6 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Penfield Central School District · Rochester
4,679 students · 12.1 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades K to 12
Gates Chili Central School District · Rochester
3,730 students · 12 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades K to 12
West Irondequoit Central School District · Rochester
3,641 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 10 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$286,834
What a typical home sells for across the Rochester area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
21 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,683 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$74,409
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.79% of home value a year
About $2,790 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.90%
NY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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