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Rochester, WA

Population
5,834
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
143 ft
Median Home Value
$445,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$99,286
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Rochester in context.

OverallBest places in WashingtonPopulation rankingHighest population places in WashingtonNearest larger communitySpanaway, Washington36 miles away · 34,019 residents.

About Rochester

Rochester is a census-designated place in Thurston County, Washington, situated in the southern Puget Sound region. Founded in 1852 and platted in 1890, the agricultural community of approximately 5,800 celebrates its early Swedish immigrant heritage with an annual Swede Day festival. The town is surrounded by the Black River Habitat Management Area and the remarkable Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, and is served by the Rochester School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.6rating

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