Senior Living in Rochester, New Hampshire

Top zip codes in Rochester, NH: 03867, 03868, 03839

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Rochester scores lower than the New Hampshire average of 75.
Rochester scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Wentworth-douglass Hospital).
There are 23 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lincoln Terrace Home, Studley Home, and Rochester Manor.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 83 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 37 golf courses in or around the city, including Rochester Country Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, and Links at Outlook, The.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Grandview Campground, Garrison Hill Park, and Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park.
There are 52 churches in or near the city, including Emmanuel Advent Christian Chr, True Memorial Baptist Church, and Bethany United Methodist Chr.
There are 9 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 37 grocery stores within the city.
There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 23 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.93% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.89% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
New Hampshire has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $66,403, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $52,720, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $27,984, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $57,000 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $110,230 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.56%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Rochester receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Rochester has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
This city has very good water quality.
Rochester has an average population density of 613.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Rochester have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Rochester has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.51%.