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Upper Falls

New York · Rochester · 5,456 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Upper Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,271. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Rochester median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Upper Falls; 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 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,456
Population density
7,217 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,166
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$12,708
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$73,271
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$720
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.6%
79.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(201)
Black43.4%(2,369)
Hispanic / Latino40%(2,180)
Asian11.3%(618)
Other1.6%(88)
Diversity Score79.7%(4,347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(201)
Black43.4%(2,369)
Hispanic / Latino40%(2,180)
Asian11.3%(618)
Other1.6%(88)
Diversity Score79.7%(4,347)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
Female
57.8%
Foreign born
20.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York?

Upper Falls, Rochester, New York has about 5,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York earns about $20,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Falls, Rochester, New York expensive?

In Upper Falls, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $73,271, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Falls, Rochester, New York?

About 48.9% of people in Upper Falls, 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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