Investor-grade market analytics for Rochester, New York. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$261,753
+3.1% year-over-year
6.8%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Rochester, NY shows steady growth at 3.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.52x, below the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-2,028 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk remains low (27/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.8% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Rochester, NY's primary climate exposure is flooding (41/100). The composite climate risk score of 27/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.