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East Avenue

New York · Rochester · 6,780 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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The short version

East Avenue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $368,474. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% more than the Rochester median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Avenue; 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 31.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,780
Population density
10,000 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,028
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,962
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,474
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,313
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(5,518)
Black4.4%(301)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(487)
Asian1.9%(128)
Other5.1%(346)
Diversity Score40.9%(2,776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(5,518)
Black4.4%(301)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(487)
Asian1.9%(128)
Other5.1%(346)
Diversity Score40.9%(2,776)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 6,541
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EAST AVENUE VS
Southcrest
Income$75,389−1%
Home value$605,342+64%
Population6,534−4%
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EAST AVENUE VS
South Harrison
Income$80,258+6%
Home value$306,133−17%
Population6,541−4%
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EAST AVENUE VS
Lincoln Park
Income$80,578+6%
Home value$548,894+49%
Population6,564−3%
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EAST AVENUE VS
Forest Park
Income$73,706−3%
Home value$420,070+14%
Population5,761−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Avenue, Rochester, New York?

East Avenue, Rochester, New York has about 6,780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Avenue, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in East Avenue, Rochester, New York earns about $76,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Avenue, Rochester, New York expensive?

In East Avenue, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $368,474, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in East Avenue, Rochester, New York?

About 65.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Avenue, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Avenue, Rochester, New York?

About 13.5% of people in East Avenue, 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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