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Central Business District

New York · Rochester · 6,282 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Central Business District has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $453,900. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% more than the Rochester median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Central Business District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,282
Population density
9,265 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,495
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,840
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,206
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.6%
89.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(3,402)
Black17.6%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(837)
Asian5.4%(342)
Other9.4%(593)
Diversity Score80.7%(5,073)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(3,402)
Black17.6%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(837)
Asian5.4%(342)
Other9.4%(593)
Diversity Score80.7%(5,073)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
Foreign born
11.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Rochester

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Places similar to Central Business District

Canterbury
Pop 6,110
Midtown
Pop 6,125
Central Oak Park
Pop 6,573
Villa Park
Pop 7,192
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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT VS
Canterbury
Income$70,263+4%
Home value$214,863−53%
Population6,110−3%
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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT VS
Midtown
Income$70,826+5%
Home value$319,401−30%
Population6,125−2%
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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT VS
Central Oak Park
Income$64,135−5%
Home value$448,750−1%
Population6,573+5%
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CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT VS
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Income$68,191+1%
Home value$454,262same
Population7,192+14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Business District, Rochester, New York?

Central Business District, Rochester, New York has about 6,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Business District, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in Central Business District, Rochester, New York earns about $67,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Business District, Rochester, New York expensive?

In Central Business District, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $453,900, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Central Business District, Rochester, New York?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Central Business District, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Business District, Rochester, New York?

About 28.4% of people in Central Business District, Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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