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Rochester, VT

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Population
288
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
875 ft
Median Home Value
$255,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$967/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,089
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Rochester

Set along the White River in the heart of the Green Mountains, Rochester is a classic Vermont village built along scenic Route 100. The valley keeps the town compact and easy to navigate, with the river running right beside town and steep, forested hills rising on both sides. Daily life centers on a welcoming village green bordered by historic homes, a country store, a local cafe, and the library, making it easy to settle into a quiet, small-town routine.

Civil War Memorial, The Park, Rochester, Vermont

Rochester also serves as a practical hub for the wider rural valley. Route 100 offers a direct drive north and south toward major ski areas like Killington and Sugarbush, while Route 73 winds west over the Brandon Gap toward Middlebury. It is a popular landing spot for hikers, gravel cyclists, and anyone looking for a friendly, close-knit community with mountain trails right outside their front door.

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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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