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Rochester, New Hampshire

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Population in 2022: 33,169 (82% urban, 18% rural).
Population change since 2000: +16.5%
 
Males: 16,651  (50.2%)
Females: 16,518  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
New Hampshire median age:

43.3 years

Zip codes: 03839, 03867, 03868.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,798 (it was $40,596 in 2000)
Rochester:

$74,798
NH:

$89,992

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,131 (it was $18,859 in 2000)

Rochester city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $275,883 (it was $89,300 in 2000)
Rochester:

$275,883
NH:

$384,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $280,386; detached houses: $323,274; townhouses or other attached units: $255,528; in 2-unit structures: $275,734; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $225,257; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $277,587; mobile homes: $123,954

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,258.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rochester: 130.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.8%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.8% for Black residents, 15.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.9% for other race residents, 11.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rochester, NH (2022)
    • 29,69090.2%White alone
    • 1,4534.4%Two or more races
    • 6982.1%Hispanic
    • 4971.5%Asian alone
    • 2450.7%Black alone
    • 980.3%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 40.01%American Indian alone

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According to our research of New Hampshire and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Rochester, New Hampshire as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rochester is 2,518 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Rochester by year

Type

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2010

2011

2012

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2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(3.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(3.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(3.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(6.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		11
(35.6)		16
(53.8)		10
(33.6)		7
(23.3)		25
(83.8)		14
(47.1)		31
(103.2)		12
(39.9)		34
(111.7)		12
(38.8)		21
(66.6)		11
(34.6)		34
(105.2)		19
(57.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		15
(48.6)		24
(80.7)		17
(57.1)		19
(63.4)		20
(67.0)		32
(107.6)		15
(49.9)		17
(56.5)		26
(85.4)		16
(51.7)		11
(34.9)		24
(75.6)		5
(15.5)		4
(12.1)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		41
(132.7)		63
(211.8)		78
(261.8)		50
(166.7)		61
(204.4)		74
(248.8)		81
(269.5)		77
(255.8)		83
(272.7)		91
(294.1)		63
(199.8)		34
(107.0)		31
(95.9)		40
(120.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		125
(404.7)		163
(547.9)		187
(627.7)		135
(450.1)		158
(529.3)		131
(440.4)		94
(312.8)		137
(455.2)		108
(354.8)		84
(271.4)		104
(329.9)		146
(459.7)		42
(129.9)		91
(274.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		794
(2,570)		797
(2,679)		797
(2,675)		941
(3,138)		1,107
(3,709)		1,111
(3,735)		916
(3,048)		837
(2,781)		865
(2,842)		784
(2,533)		841
(2,668)		816
(2,569)		627
(1,940)		450
(1,360)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		32
(103.6)		21
(70.6)		25
(83.9)		29
(96.7)		24
(80.4)		23
(77.3)		23
(76.5)		36
(119.6)		23
(75.6)		45
(145.4)		38
(120.5)		61
(192.1)		43
(133.0)		33
(99.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)		5
(16.2)		10
(33.6)		8
(26.9)		7
(23.3)		11
(36.9)		7
(23.5)		5
(16.6)		3
(10.0)		3
(9.9)		0
(0.0)		4
(12.7)		7
(22.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(6.0)
City-Data.com crime index209.0260.7254.0235.8319.8312.8301.3259.3314.1243.8243.2234.7205.3155.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Rochester, NH

Crime rate in Rochester detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 65 (51 officers - 46 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
New Hampshire average:

2.14
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Ancestries: English (16.0%), Irish (12.7%), American (10.6%), French Canadian (9.7%), French (8.8%), Italian (8.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1722

Elevation: 232 feet

Land area: 45.2 square miles.

Population density: 735 people per square mile   (low).

Rochester, New Hampshire map

890 residents are foreign born (1.2% Asia, 0.6% Europe, 0.4% Latin America, 0.3% North America).

This city:

2.7%
New Hampshire:

6.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,199 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,307 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (32.6 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (68.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (225.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Somersworth, NH (2.4 miles ),
Berwick, ME (2.5 miles ),
Barrington, NH (2.7 miles ),
Lebanon, ME (2.7 miles ),
Farmington, NH (2.8 miles ),
Rollinsford, NH (2.9 miles ),
Dover, NH (3.0 miles ),
Milton, NH (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 70.97 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Lilac City

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,519 (-7.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 6,001 (34.4%)

Area code: 603

Distribution of median household income in Rochester, NH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rochester, NH in 2022

Property values in Rochester, NH

Rochester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 47 buildings, average cost: $253,200
  • 2021: 62 buildings, average cost: $203,000
  • 2020: 69 buildings, average cost: $163,900
  • 2019: 38 buildings, average cost: $191,000
  • 2018: 62 buildings, average cost: $141,800
  • 2017: 116 buildings, average cost: $116,200
  • 2016: 69 buildings, average cost: $149,100
  • 2015: 53 buildings, average cost: $105,800
  • 2014: 44 buildings, average cost: $113,500
  • 2013: 44 buildings, average cost: $104,300
  • 2012: 20 buildings, average cost: $110,200
  • 2011: 21 buildings, average cost: $138,700
  • 2010: 37 buildings, average cost: $137,900
  • 2009: 33 buildings, average cost: $114,900
  • 2008: 45 buildings, average cost: $124,300
  • 2007: 117 buildings, average cost: $128,000
  • 2006: 82 buildings, average cost: $144,100
  • 2005: 108 buildings, average cost: $145,100
  • 2004: 162 buildings, average cost: $129,500
  • 2003: 98 buildings, average cost: $119,200
  • 2002: 103 buildings, average cost: $125,300
  • 2001: 62 buildings, average cost: $101,200
  • 2000: 95 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 1999: 92 buildings, average cost: $88,700
  • 1998: 56 buildings, average cost: $81,300
  • 1997: 44 buildings, average cost: $164,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Rochester, NH residents
Average permit cost in Rochester, NH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
New Hampshire:

2.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Rochester, NH
Historical housing units in Rochester, NH

Population change in the 1990s: +1,739 (+6.5%).
Most common industries in Rochester, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.3%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Rochester, NH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)

Average climate in Rochester, New Hampshire

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Rochester, New Hampshire environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 54.6. This is better than average.

City:

54.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 7.38. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.38
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.48. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.48
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.41. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.41
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rochester-area historical tornado activity is near New Hampshire state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Rochester city center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1963, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rochester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Hampshire state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 25.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 159.5 miles away from Rochester center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 34.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 174.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 159.5 miles away from Rochester center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Strafford County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rochester topographic map

Main business address for: BRANDPARTNERS GROUP INC (SERVICES-MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES).

Hospitals and medical centers in Rochester:

  • FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 11 WHITEHALL ROAD)
  • ACADEMY NH INC (28 ACADEMY ST)
  • COLONIAL HILL OF ROCHESTER CARE AND REHABILITATION (62 ROCHESTER HILL ROAD)
  • ROCHESTER MANOR (40 WHITEHALL ROAD)
  • FMC STRAFFORD COUNTY DIALYSIS (27 STERLING DRIVE)
  • HOMEMAKERS HEALTH SERVICES (THE) (215 ROCHESTER HILL ROAD)
  • YOUR VNA (178 FARMINGTON RD)

Airports located in Rochester:

Amtrak stations near Rochester:

  • 9 miles: DOVER (33 CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.
  • 12 miles: DURHAM (3 DEPOT RD.) . Services: ticket office.
  • 19 miles: WELLS (696 SANFORD ST.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rochester:

  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 12 miles; Durham, NH; Full-time enrollment: 15,243)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 29 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,865)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 31 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 16,552)
  • University of New England (about 32 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • Mount Washington College (about 34 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,187)
  • Saint Anselm College (about 35 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Northern Essex Community College (about 36 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 4,737)

Public high schools in Rochester:

  • SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,659, Location: 130 WAKEFIELD ST., Grades: 9-12)
  • BUD CARLSON ACADEMY (Location: ROCHESTER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, Grades: 9-12)

Private high schools in Rochester:

Public elementary/middle schools in Rochester:

  • MCCLELLAND SCHOOL (Students: 396, Location: 59 BROCK ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • CHAMBERLAIN STREET SCHOOL (Students: 370, Location: 65 CHAMBERLAIN ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • WILLIAM ALLEN SCHOOL (Students: 361, Location: 23 GRANITE ST., Grades: KG-5)
  • MAPLE STREET MAGNET SCHOOL (Students: 94, Location: 27 MAPLE STREET, Grades: KG-5)
  • SCHOOL STREET SCHOOL (Location: 13 SCHOOL ST., Grades: KG-4)
  • ROCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 47 BROCK ST., Grades: 6-8)

Private elementary/middle school in Rochester:

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Library in Rochester:

  • ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,025,230; Location: 65 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 87,949 books; 4,209 audio materials; 7,680 video materials; 26 state licensed databases; 220 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • WMUR Channel 9 Manchester NH

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rochester: Hersey Haven (A), Rochester Commercial and Industrial District (B), Rochester Fairgrounds (C), Rochester Country Club (D), Haven Hill Business Center (E), Squamanagonic Camp (F), Granite State Business Park (G), Rochester Public Library (H), Strafford County YMCA (I), Rochester Fire Department Station 2 (J), Rochester Fire Department (K), East Rochester Public Library (L), Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (M), Rochester City Hall (N). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Cardinals Plaza Shopping Center (1), Lilac Plaza North Shopping Center (2), Lilac Mall Shopping Center (3), Market Basket Plaza Shopping Center (4), Rochester Mall Shopping Center (5), Shoreyville Plaza Shopping Center (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Rochester: BRANDPARTNERS GROUP INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Rochester include: Walnut Grove Church (A), Resurrection Church (B), Meaderboro Community Church (C), Holy Rosary Church (D), Harvest of Praise Church of God (E), Grace Community Church (F), First United Methodist Church (G), First Congregational Church (H), Emmanuel Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cimetiere Du Sainte Rosaire (1), Old Town Cemetery (2), Saint Marys Cemetery (3), Kimball Cemetery (4), Cold Springs Cemetery (5), Rochester Cemetery (6), Mont-Calvaire Cimetiere (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Cocheco River Reservoir (A), Salmon River Reservoir (B), Rochester Sewage Lagoons (C), Champlin Pond (D), Hanson Pond (E), Rochester Reservoir (F), Heath Bog (G), Gate Swamp (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rickers Brook (A), Isinglass River (B), Howard Brook (C), Heath Brook (D), Axe Handle Brook (E), Little River (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Rochester include: Hanson Park (1), Rochester Commons (2), Roger Allen Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Rock Fossil & Dinosaur Shop (Amusement & Theme Parks; 84 Hancock Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Anchorage Inn (Gonic Road) (1), Hi-Vu Motor Inn (157 Rochester Hill Road) (2), Rochester Residence Inn (182 Milton Road) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Rochester City - District Court (76 North Main Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Lyndon LaRouche - Political activist, Brandon Rogers (ice hockey) - Ice hockey player, Charles Francis Hall - Explorer, Daniel Lothrop - Book publisher, Derek Warburton - Lifestyle Guru, Gladys Hasty Carroll - Novelist, John P. Hale - Politician, Charles E. Howe - Politician, Charles Tersolo - Artist, Isaac Adams - Inventor.

Strafford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Rochester and their reported violations in the past:

NEWFIELDS VLG WATER AND SEWER (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-10-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-10-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-30-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-05-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-02-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-02-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-25-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-17-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-17-2009), St Public Notif received (APR-15-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (SEP-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2010)
  • 9 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-01-2010 and OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-16-2011)
PARADISE ESTATES (Population served: 405, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-10-2014)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-16-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-16-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-10-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-29-2011), St Public Notif received (JUL-28-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-23-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-23-2011), St Public Notif received (MAR-23-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-22-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2010), St Public Notif received (DEC-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • 6 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In JAN-19-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-22-2014), St Public Notif received (FEB-24-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUN-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between MAY-01-2011 and JUN-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-31-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-08-2011)
ACORN TERRACE (Population served: 233, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-12-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-14-2011)
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In MAR-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-22-2007), St Public Notif received (JUN-28-2007), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-15-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-08-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-08-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2010)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - In JUL-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-22-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-21-2007), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-15-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2007)
INN AT SECRETARIAT ESTATES (Population served: 54, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In FEB-03-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-03-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-03-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-02-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-04-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-07-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-10-2009), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-04-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2009), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-10-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-13-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-17-2009), St Public Notif requested (APR-17-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-06-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-08-2009)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-21-2009), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2010)
  • One regular monitoring violation
MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-15-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-16-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-03-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-04-2009)
COUNTRY RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 35, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
GRANDVIEW ESTATES (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-19-2005), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-23-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-24-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-27-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-27-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-02-2005), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-23-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-03-2006)
RIVIERA MOTEL (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-27-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-27-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAY-22-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
New Hampshire:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.1%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.8%
Whole state:

8.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Rochester in 2010:

  • 181 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 31 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 11 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 10 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 7 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Rochester in 2000:

  • 201 people in nursing homes
  • 59 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 17 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 9 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 2 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Rochester (2011 data):

  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Rochester Drive Up Branch, Rochester Hannaford Shop 'n Save Br, Rochester Branch. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • TD Bank, National Association: Rochester Branch at One Old Dover Road, branch established on 1986/01/21. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Laconia Savings Bank: Rochester Branch at 301 North Main Street, branch established on 2012/01/17. Info updated 2009/02/12: Bank assets: $1,107.3 mil, Deposits: $876.1 mil, headquarters in Laconia, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Lsb Financial
  • People's United Bank: Rochester Branch at 110 South Main Street, branch established on 1997/09/22. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Federal Savings Bank: 17 Wakefield Street Branch at 17 Wakefield Street, branch established on 2009/01/05. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $268.8 mil, Deposits: $180.2 mil, headquarters in Dover, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices
  • Profile Bank, FSB: Profile Bank, Fsb at 45 Wakefield Street, branch established on 1907/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $165.2 mil, Deposits: $141.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
  • Bank of America, National Association: Rochester Branch at 66 South Main Street, branch established on 1978/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Rochester:

Marital status in Rochester, NH
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 43.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 18.8%

For population 25 years and over in Rochester:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
New Hampshire average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Rochester
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Rochester:

(Rochester, New Hampshire Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Rochester, NH (based on Strafford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,11211
Mainline Protestant5,29921
Evangelical Protestant4,14337
Other1,50413
Orthodox5752
None89,510-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Strafford County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Strafford County:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 30
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

3.80 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 99
This county:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
New Hampshire:

9.70 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
New Hampshire:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Strafford County:

26.2%
State:

24.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Strafford County:

14.0%
New Hampshire:

15.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.1%
New Hampshire:

51.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.6%
New Hampshire:

49.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
New Hampshire:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.0%
New Hampshire:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rochester:

10.4%
State:

9.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rochester:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Rochester:

34.6%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Rochester:

58.0%
New Hampshire:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Rochester:

78.6%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rochester, NH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 454$2,411,920$63,751205$325,434
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 75$319,921$51,18767$8,307
Police Protection - Officers 46$260,203$67,8796$20,803
Firefighters 39$208,143$64,0440$0
Financial Administration 28$162,256$69,5387$18,311
Other and Unallocable 16$96,565$72,4240$0
Streets and Highways 14$71,255$61,0763$1,360
Other Government Administration 13$73,424$67,7760$0
Water Supply 12$57,370$57,3700$0
Local Libraries 9$47,698$63,59711$23,116
Police - Other 8$29,946$44,9195$10,370
Welfare 7$29,470$50,5200$0
Sewerage 7$37,185$63,7460$0
Parks and Recreation 7$32,320$55,40631$15,654
Judicial and Legal 5$33,008$79,2190$0
Fire - Other 3$23,384$93,5360$0
Health 2$10,418$62,5080$0
Totals for Government 745$3,904,487$62,891335$423,356

Rochester government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $17,089,000 ($515.21)
    General Public Buildings: $14,658,000 ($441.92)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,293,000 ($38.98)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $72,093,000 ($2173.51)
    Police Protection: $7,439,000 ($224.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,462,000 ($164.67)
    Central Staff Services: $5,121,000 ($154.39)
    Water Utilities: $4,637,000 ($139.80)
    Sewerage: $3,945,000 ($118.94)
    Regular Highways: $2,299,000 ($69.31)
    Financial Administration: $2,222,000 ($66.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,166,000 ($65.30)
    Libraries: $1,215,000 ($36.63)
    General Public Buildings: $991,000 ($29.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $791,000 ($23.85)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $632,000 ($19.05)
    Public Welfare - Other: $279,000 ($8.41)
    Natural Resources - Other: $230,000 ($6.93)
    Health - Other: $110,000 ($3.32)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $79,000 ($2.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,574,000 ($77.60)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $409,000 ($12.33)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $3,412,000 ($102.87)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $873,000 ($26.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,136,000 ($1089.45)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,188,000 ($65.97)

Rochester government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $10,922,000 ($329.28)
    Sewerage: $6,348,000 ($191.38)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $47,000 ($1.42)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $6,000 ($0.18)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $3,000 ($0.09)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $4,576,000 ($137.96)
    Education: $187,000 ($5.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $2,461,000 ($74.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,403,000 ($72.45)
    Sale of Property: $199,000 ($6.00)
    Interest Earnings: $142,000 ($4.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,321,000 ($160.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $40,823,000 ($1230.76)
    Other: $38,796,000 ($1169.65)
    General Local Government Support: $2,485,000 ($74.92)
    Highways: $617,000 ($18.60)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($1.60)
  • Tax - Property: $43,065,000 ($1298.35)
    Other License: $1,332,000 ($40.16)

Rochester government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $103,217,000 ($3111.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $99,077,000 ($2987.04)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,423,000 ($314.24)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,284,000 ($189.45)

Rochester government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $54,099,000 ($1631.01)
Businesses in Rochester, NH
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2McDonald's2
Advance Auto Parts1New Balance2
AutoZone1Nike6
Burger King1Payless1
Circle K1Pizza Hut1
Curves1Quiznos1
Decora Cabinetry4RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid2
Dunkin Donuts7Sears1
Famous Footwear1Sprint Nextel1
FedEx4Staples1
Ford1Subway2
GNC2T-Mobile1
GameStop1Toyota1
H&R Block2U-Haul3
Holiday Inn1UPS4
Home Depot1Vans2
JCPenney1Verizon Wireless1
KFC1Volkswagen1
Kmart1Walgreens1
Kohl's1Walmart1
Lowe's1Wendy's1
MasterBrand Cabinets6YMCA1
Maurices1

Strongest AM radio stations in Rochester:

  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSN (1270 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGIR (610 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIP (1540 AM; 5 kW; EXETER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDER (1320 AM; 10 kW; DERRY, NH; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF NH)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rochester:

  • WQSO (96.7 FM; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOKQ (97.5 FM; DOVER, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBYY (98.7 FM; SOMERSWORTH, NH; Owner: GARRISON CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WUBB (95.3 FM; YORK CENTER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSHK (105.3 FM; KITTERY, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUNH (91.3 FM; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WNHI (93.3 FM; BELMONT, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHEB (100.3 FM; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGIR-FM (101.1 FM; MANCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W282AF (104.3 FM; CONCORD, NH; Owner: CONCORD BIBLE FELLOWSHIP)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Rochester:

  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WENH-TV (Channel 11; DURHAM, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WHDN-LP (Channel 26; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GUENTER MARKSTEINER)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFXZ-CA (Channel 24; BOSTON, MA; Owner: BOSTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPXG (Channel 21; CONCORD, NH; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Rochester fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 45Number of bridges
  • 443ft / 135mTotal length
  • $125,680,000Total costs
  • 538,330Total average daily traffic
  • 37,058Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Rochester, NH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 91950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 122010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rochester, NH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

95 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rochester)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Rochester, NH)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • 113 Rochester Hill Rd (Lat: 43.287278 Lon: -70.946444), Overall height: 87.2 m, Call Sign: WPJF673,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.131 MHz, 928.131 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/1996, Expiration Date: 06/26/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2001, Phone: (305) 557-1110

  • WMEX Offices, 1 Wakefield St. - Suite 302 (Lat: 43.304444 Lon: -70.976389), Type: Mast, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPXT238, Licensee ID: L00279107,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.500 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2003, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2010, Certifier: Dennis Jackson, Registrant: Educational Media Foundation, 5700 West Oaks Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765, Phone: (203) 762-9425, Fax: (509) 752-4105, Email:

  • Rochester, Lat: 43.305000 Lon: -70.975861, Call Sign: WQJL599,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.343 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2008, Expiration Date: 10/23/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/29/2018, Certifier: Lisa J Clark, Registrant: Sensus Metering Systems, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • 289 Portland St (Lat: 43.320889 Lon: -70.957278), Overall height: 7.3 m, Call Sign: WLG844,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/1986, Expiration Date: 04/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 09/18/1997, Registrant: Newengo Inc, 166 Cherry St, New Canaan, CT 06840

  • 113 Rochester Hill Rd. (Lat: 43.287278 Lon: -70.946444), Overall height: 87.8 m, Call Sign: WLJ849, Licensee ID: L00462320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 951.500 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/1992, Expiration Date: 04/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 10/22/1997, Registrant: Bear Broadcasting Company, Rochester, NH 03867


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 36 Rochester Neck Road (Lat: 43.248111 Lon: -70.975333), Call Sign: KNKD581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.4200 MHz, 43.4200 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/31/1999, Registrant: Mobilemedia Communications, Inc., Debtor-In-Possession, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 935, Arlington, VA 22201, Phone: (703) 312-5153, Fax: (703) 312-5155, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Skyhaven Airport (Lat: 43.283417 Lon: -70.924500), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KDC4, Licensee ID: L00008549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.700 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2019, Expiration Date: 08/17/2029, Registrant: State Of New Hampshire, Department Of Transportation, Bureau Of Aeronautics, Seven Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03302-0483, Phone: (603) 271-2552, Fax: (603) 271-1689, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

174 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rochester)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Rochester)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED150$160,953137$120,839482$160,96379$59,0891$109,00033$128,51558$54,517
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$158,50012$85,91742$149,1675$76,4000$06$122,0009$61,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED29$160,58645$91,000252$159,41332$58,2500$013$120,84651$51,078
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN15$137,60015$102,467136$174,6844$154,5001$675,0008$86,0008$61,125
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$112,5002$78,00032$170,0315$86,6000$00$03$76,333
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0841.00 , 0842.00, 0843.00, 0844.00, 0845.00, 0846.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED20$146,60014$198,643
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$246,3339$197,889
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$128,3005$150,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$137,00010$217,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$104,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0841.00 , 0842.00, 0843.00, 0844.00, 0845.00, 0846.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rochester, NH
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rochester, NH - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 67. The highest number of reported fires - 95 took place in 2016, and the least - 45 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Rochester, NH When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (43.9%), and Outside Fires (35.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rochester, NH
    • 47243.9%Structure Fires
    • 38635.9%Outside Fires
    • 15614.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 605.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rochester, NH

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Rochester, New Hampshire:

  • Riveria Motel, 21 Calef Hwy, Rochester, New Hampshire 03839 , Phone: (603) 332-3491
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 77 Farmington Rd, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867 , Phone: (603) 994-1175, Fax: (603) 994-1176
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Rochester, New Hampshire
Most common first names in Rochester, NH among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert16871.0 years
John16673.1 years
Joseph16074.3 years
Mary14879.9 years
George14175.3 years
William13472.7 years
Charles12075.6 years
Dorothy9577.4 years
Arthur9476.4 years
Helen9381.3 years
Most common last names in Rochester, NH among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith7175.4 years
Brown4975.4 years
Johnson4377.8 years
Davis3980.3 years
Howard3274.8 years
Gagne3174.2 years
Jones2976.3 years
Gray2876.6 years
Clark2877.0 years
Wilson2773.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rochester, NH
  • 56.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.6%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rochester, NH
  • 35.3%Utility gas
  • 28.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.8%Electricity
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Other fuel
  • 1.0%No fuel used
  • 0.8%Coal or coke
  • 0.1%Wood


Rochester compared to New Hampshire state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are 45 pilots and 39 other airmen in this city.
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