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Rochester, NH

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New Hampshire’s Lilac City offers classic style with a modern vibe

Suburb River Historic Parks Nature Scenic

Rochester is a picturesque city positioned just north of Portsmouth on the Maine state line. Tracing its roots back to the 1720s, the city is home to an amazing assortment of historic architecture, with the classic New England style creating a timeless atmosphere. Rochester Common has traditionally served as the anchor of the community, and today hosts the popular Rochester Farmers’ Market. Along Main Street, you’ll find a vibrant collective of locally-owned businesses, from hip hangouts like Fresh Vibes and Revolution Taproom to unique specialty shops like Jetpack Comics and Sweet Peach’s Candy & Confections. Much of the surrounding landscape is sparsely developed, with the lush forests and rolling hills providing gorgeous scenery as well as endless opportunities for outdoor exploration.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Rochester, NH is $947 for a studio, $1,281 for one bedroom, $1,670 for two bedrooms, and $2,805 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,281/month
715 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

William Allen School

Public

Grades K-5

281 Students

5
out of 10

Mcclelland School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

4
out of 10

East Rochester School

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

3
out of 10

Gonic School

Public

Grades K-5

192 Students

3
out of 10

School Street School

Public

Grades K-4

66 Students

3
out of 10

Rochester Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

847 Students

2
out of 10

Spaulding High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,301 Students

5
out of 10

Bud Carlson Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

76 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire
  • Woodman Institute Museum

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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