With 6,282 people, Central Business District is a neighborhood in Rochester. Owners hold 11% of the housing stock. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 28.4% of people here live below the federal poverty line. That is roughly 43% ahead of the Rochester median. Density works out to 9,265 people per square mile. 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
Land area
0.68 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.40 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(3,402)
Black17.6%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(837)
Asian5.4%(342)
Other9.4%(593)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
