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Rochester, New York: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Rochester had 5.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 54% higher than the New York rate (3.7). Median household income is $47,213 and the median home value is $139,600. About 208,772 people live in Rochester.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Rochester?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Rochester at 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,171 in all). That is 54% higher than the New York rate (3.7), and 73% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 27 murders. Property crime came to 5,698 offenses (27.6 per 1,000; New York: 15.7). Car thefts stand out: 8.1 per 1,000, about 4.1 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 25% between 2021 and 2025 (1,565 to 1,171).
| Offense (2025) | Rochester count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,171 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 27 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 50 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 266 | 1.3 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 828 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,698 | 27.6 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 575 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,457 | 16.7 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,666 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Rochester changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,565 | 5,586 | 75 |
| 2022 | 1,602 | 7,611 | 76 |
| 2023 | 1,529 | 10,618 | 49 |
| 2024 | 1,422 | 7,163 | 46 |
| 2025 | 1,171 | 5,698 | 27 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Rochester Police Department's own reports.
How does Rochester compare with New York?
Rochester's median household earns $47,213 a year, 45% lower than the state figure ($85,974). The median owner-occupied home is worth $139,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,081 a month. About 208,772 people live on 36 square miles of land, roughly 5,838 per square mile. The city lies in Monroe County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Rochester | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 208,772 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $47,213 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,600 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 27.8% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 38.1% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Rochester?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Rochester. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Highland Park Reservoir Dam (28 ft) and Cobbs Hill Reservoir Dam (25 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Monroe County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Rochester?
Rochester city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: NY 33A and NY 104. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Rochester?
Federal school lists place 64 public and 11 private schools within Rochester. 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Braddock Bay State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Rochester
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Rochester city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
42 liquor stores are on the map inside the Rochester city limits: 260 Wine + Spirits, Unwine'd (Rochester), Bani Liquor Store (Rochester), Bay Street Liquor (Rochester), Brothers Liquor (Rochester), Cal's Liquor (Rochester), Canal Ponds Liquor (Rochester), Center City Liquor (Rochester), Charlotte Wine and Liquor (Rochester) and 34 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Rochester city limits: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.-Rochester (Rochester).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Rochester?
In 2025, Rochester had 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,171 reported), 54% higher than the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 27.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Rochester?
$47,213 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Rochester?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $139,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Rochester?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Monroe County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Irondequoit, NY (4 mi) · Cheektowaga, NY (60 mi) · Tonawanda Town, NY (65 mi) · Buffalo, NY (66 mi) · Syracuse, NY (75 mi) · Utica, NY (121 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Monroe County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Rochester city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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