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Rochester, PA

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Population
3,358
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
787 ft
Median Home Value
$116,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$801/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,080
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Rochester

Rochester is a small river town in Beaver County, situated about 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh right where the Beaver and Ohio rivers meet. Built up around its historic river trade, today it offers an affordable and convenient spot for commuters heading toward Pittsburgh or working in the surrounding valley. Everyday life here is supported by jobs in healthcare, logistics, and retail, with neighboring hubs like Beaver and Monaca right across the water.

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One of the best local perks is Rochester Riverfront Park, which offers a paved two-mile walking path, scenic river views, picnic shelters, and easy spots to fish or launch a boat. The borough also has practical community anchors like the public library, neighborhood churches, and the Rochester Area Heritage Society museum. It makes for an unpretentious, easygoing river community with plenty of history and convenient access to county amenities.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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