Rochester, IN · Houses & Market Data

Rochester, Indiana houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Rochester, IN (Fulton County) — Census median home value $135,900, county listing prices up about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for Rochester houses and the broader area.

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Rochester, IN is in Fulton County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Rochester and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,244, with a median household income of $60,304. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rochester at $135,900.

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Market overview

Rochester housing market

Rochester is in Fulton County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rochester and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$135,900

Population (Census ACS)

6,244

Median household income

$60,304

County price trend (2025)

5.2% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Rochester market snapshot

Population

6,244

County

Fulton County

Median Household Income

$60,304

Median Home Value (city)

$135,900

Median Gross Rent

$883/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+5.2%

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rochester's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $135,900.

County Price Trend

Fulton County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.2% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Rochester has an estimated population of 6,244 and a median household income of $60,304, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Rochester's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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County guide: Fulton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rochester.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Fulton County and other Indiana communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Nyona Lake, Talma, Fulton, Akron, Leiters Ford, Kewanna, Lake Bruce.

More Indiana cities with market guides: Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Fishers, Carmel, Bloomington, Hammond, Noblesville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Macy (~7.9 mi), Tippecanoe (~11.3 mi), Argos (~12.6 mi), Twelve Mile (~13.6 mi), Denver (~14.9 mi), Culver (~16.0 mi), Monterey (~16.2 mi), Chili (~16.3 mi), Bourbon (~17.0 mi), Lucerne (~17.2 mi), Mexico (~17.6 mi), Star City (~19.5 mi), Royal Center (~20.8 mi), Plymouth (~20.9 mi), Winamac (~21.1 mi), Peru (~21.9 mi).

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Census & home facts

Rochester data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

6,244

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$135,900

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$60,304

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$883

County FHFA annual change (2025)

5.2%

Census place type

city

County

Fulton County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

4.57 sq mi

Census GEOID

1865214

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Rochester

Schools

Rochester Community School Corp — 4 schools, 1,613 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Fulton addresses may be served by Rochester Community School Corp, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Rochester FAQ

What are houses worth in Rochester, IN?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rochester at $135,900.

How much do houses cost in Rochester, IN?

For owner-occupied houses in Rochester, Census ACS data shows a median value of $135,900. Active listing prices in Fulton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Rochester, IN?

Rochester houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Fulton County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Rochester, IN?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rochester's population at approximately 6,244.

What's the median rent in Rochester, IN?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rochester at approximately $883 per month.

What is the median household income in Rochester, IN?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rochester at approximately $60,304.

Is the Rochester housing market growing?

Fulton County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.2% annual change in 2025.

Is Rochester, IN affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Rochester's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Rochester, IN?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rochester Community School Corp for many Rochester addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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