Rochester, New Bedford, PA
Rochester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rochester, New Bedford, Pennsylvania. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Rochester Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Rochester is a primarily rural and residential town bordering the southern edge of New Bedford, offering a quieter, more spacious alternative to city life. It is known for its historic character, agricultural roots, and significant areas of conservation land.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market in Rochester features a mix of historic homes, newer subdivisions, and substantial rural properties on larger lots. Reflecting its desirable setting, the median home value is approximately $486,000.
Schools & Education
Rochester is part of the Old Rochester Regional School District (ORR), which is highly regarded and serves students from Rochester, Marion, and Mattapoisett. Students attend Rochester Memorial School for elementary grades before moving to the regional junior high and high school.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy access to extensive natural spaces like the Rochester Town Forest and the Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area. The town also maintains community assets such as baseball fields at Dexter Park and the popular Rochester Country Fair.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining and shopping are low-key, centered around local favorites like The Black Feather and Bishop's Seasonal Farm Stand. For more variety, residents typically take a short drive into neighboring towns or to New Bedford.
Who Lives Here
Rochester tends to attract families and professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle. The community has a relatively high median household income, reported at about $114,313, and is predominantly White.
Rochester Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $486K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $114K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 02770 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rochester, New Bedford
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18