Economy & Jobs — Rochester, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,213 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,451 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 105,967 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.5% |
| Professional | 13.0% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 613 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 580 |
| Law Offices | 302 |
| Dental Offices | 290 |
| Insurance Agencies | 278 |
| Physician Offices | 249 |
| Beauty Salons | 231 |
| Auto Repair | 225 |
| Real Estate Offices | 216 |
| Child Day Care | 202 |
| Gas Stations | 181 |
| Coffee Shops | 169 |
| Grocery Stores | 158 |
| Commercial Banks | 151 |
| Convenience Stores | 134 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
