Throughout the Greater Rochester, NY Region you will find homes rich in architectural details and craftsmanship. The character of these homes extend into the suburbs along streets lined with sidewalks and streetlamps. Outlying suburbs feature newer, larger homes on generous lots in subdivisions, along with picturesque village homes built in the late 1800s.
Greater Rochester offers affordable housing
At $118,900, the median home sales price is 31% more affordable than the national average. Approximately 84.4% of area homes are affordable for our median income.
Based on U.S. Census data, Rochester has the most affordable housing among the 52 major markets around the country. (source: Business First of Buffalo/US Census Bureau April 2010)
|
Affordable Housing |
U.S. |
Rochester, NY MSA |
|
Median Housing Sales Price* |
$171,900 |
$118,900 |
|
Median Family Income** |
$51,425 |
$51,434 |
|
Owner Occupied Housing Units** |
66.9% |
69.8% |
|
Median Cash Rent** |
$817 |
$732 |
|
Homes Affordable for Median Income*** |
74.6% |
84.4% |
|
Average Household Size** |
2.69 |
2.46 |
Sources:
*National Association of Realtors, Q2 2011
**US Census Bureau, 2009 American Community Survey
***NAHB Housing Opportunity Index, Q1 2011
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