Rochester, Washington
Quick Statistics
Rochester is a community in Thurston County, Washington, home to about 5,834 people spread across 8.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,308 a year, and a typical home is worth about $445,300. About 29.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 144 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Rochester ranks number 185 of 628 in population, number 214 in median household income, number 292 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rochester typically top out near 78°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grand Mound, WA | 2.9 mi. | 3,287 |
| 2. | Fords Prairie, WA | 5.7 mi. | 1,823 |
| 3. | Centralia, WA | 8.1 mi. | 18,830 |
| 4. | Oakville, WA | 8.1 mi. | 878 |
| 5. | Bucoda, WA | 9.4 mi. | 494 |
| 6. | Tenino, WA | 9.9 mi. | 2,025 |
| 7. | Chehalis, WA | 11.8 mi. | 7,587 |
| 8. | Porter, WA | 13.5 mi. | 155 |
What is the population of Rochester, Washington?
Rochester has a population of about 5,834 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rochester, Washington in?
Rochester is located in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Rochester, Washington?
The median home value in Rochester is about $445,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rochester, Washington?
The median personal income in Rochester is about $44,308 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rochester, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Thurston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rochester, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 78 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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