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Rochester, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rochester, WA (Thurston County) — Census median home value $391,600, county listing prices down about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Rochester houses and the broader area.
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Rochester, WA is in Thurston County, Washington — 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 6,025, with a median household income of $94,754. Census data puts Rochester houses at a median value of $391,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Rochester housing market
Rochester is in Thurston County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rochester and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$391,600
Population (Census ACS)
6,025
Median household income
$94,754
County price trend (2025)
2.29% 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
6,025
County
Thurston County
Median Household Income
$94,754
Median Home Value (city)
$391,600
Median Listing Price (Thurston County)
$572,413
Median Gross Rent
$1,182/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.3%
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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 $391,600. Separately, Thurston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $572,413. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rochester has an estimated population of 6,025 and a median household income of $94,754, 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 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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: Thurston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rochester.
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Nearby communities include Grand Mound, Bucoda, Tenino, Tumwater, Olympia, Rainier, Lacey, Tanglewilde, Yelm, Nisqually Indian Community, North Yelm.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Fords Prairie (~5.7 mi), Centralia (~8.1 mi), Chehalis (~11.8 mi), Napavine (~17.9 mi), Pe Ell (~20.5 mi), Onalaska (~23.7 mi), Winlock (~23.8 mi), McKenna (~25.5 mi), Roy (~27.3 mi), Toledo (~27.8 mi), DuPont (~27.9 mi), Shelton (~28.1 mi), Anderson Island (~29.0 mi), Vader (~29.2 mi), Fort Lewis (~30.2 mi), North Fort Lewis (~30.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rochester data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,025
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$391,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$94,754
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,182
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.29%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$572,413
Census place type
CDP
County
Thurston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.46 sq mi
Census GEOID
5359110
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rochester
Schools
North Thurston Public Schools — 24 schools, 15,119 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Thurston addresses may be served by North Thurston Public Schools, 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, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rochester at $391,600. Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Rochester, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Rochester, Census ACS data shows a median value of $391,600. Active listing prices in Thurston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rochester, WA?
Rochester houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Thurston 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, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rochester's population at approximately 6,025.
What's the median rent in Rochester, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rochester at approximately $1,182 per month.
What is the median household income in Rochester, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rochester at approximately $94,754.
Is the Rochester housing market growing?
Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Rochester, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rochester's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest North Thurston Public Schools 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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