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Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, with a population of approximately 211,328.

Population208,772
Median Home Value$139,600
Median Income$46,628
Area35.76 sq mi

How Rochester Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Monroe County
7.44%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Monroe County
98 / 100

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NewsAPR 17, 2026

Teach For America N.Y. holds first statewide summit in Rochester

Teach For America N.Y. holds first statewide summit in Rochester Spectrum News

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