Rochester, New Hampshire
Rochester: City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
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Rochester is a city located in the county of Strafford in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,752 and a population density of 253 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,719 inhabitants.
The city was created 275 years ago in 1748.
Rochester is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 32,492. In addition to the downtown area, the city contains the villages of East Rochester, Gonic, and North Rochester. Rochester is home to Skyhaven Airport and part of Baxter Lake.
Rochester is located in southwestern New Hampshire along the eastern shore of Lake Sunapee (a lake) and near the Connecticut River. It is located at . The city has developed a thriving arts community with many artists living and working in Rochester's historic buildings. Rochester also hosts an annual jazz festival every summer which draws many national performers to town while local bands play during intermissions at local restaurants throughout the festival weekend. Additionally, many notable jazz musicians reside in Rochester or nearby communities such as Dover or Portsmouth or Concord.
The largest employer in the area is General Electric Aircraft Engines which produces jet engines for commercial aircraft around the world including GE90s for Boeing 747-8s—the world's largest airliner—and GE9Xs for Boeing 777Xs—the world's longest range airliner..
Rochester has been ranked one of the best places to live in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years (2013-2015). In 2011 Money magazine named Rochester as one of "The Best Places To Retire," citing its low cost of living and high quality of life. In 2017 Rochester was named one of "America's Best Small Towns" by Smithsonian Magazine.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population : | 31,719 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Strafford County |
| Postal code : | 03800–03899 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 117.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1749 (275 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:37:53 (23rd April 2024) |
| Density : | 270 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rochester is located at 43°18'16"N 70°58'32"W (43.3045300, -70.9756200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rochester
Demographics
The population of Rochester increased by 6.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,752 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,987 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,970 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,006 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,177 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,222 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,607 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,025 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,349 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,526 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,719 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rochester
1 The Gonic Trails
103 Rochester Neck Rd, Rochester, NH 03839, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Rochester
1 Rochester City Hall
31 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Rochester (25)
People born in Rochester, including United States inventor Isaac Adams, political activist and founder of the LaRouche movement Lyndon LaRouche, politician John P. Hale, .
List
- Samuel D. Felker (American politician (1859-1932)) he was born in 16/04/1859
- Wilfred Hudson Osgood (American zoologist) he was born in 08/12/1875
- Charles Francis Hall (American arctic explorer) he was born in 01/01/1821
- Jacob Hart Ela (American politician (1820-1884)) he was born in 18/07/1820
- John O. Whitehouse (American politician) he was born in 19/07/1817
- Allard Baird (American baseball executive) he was born in 08/11/1961
- Brandon Rogers (American ice hockey player) he was born in 27/02/1982
- Charles H. Adams (mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts) he was born in 22/04/1859
- Daniel Lothrop (American publisher) he was born in 11/08/1831
- Dave Lucey (American football player) he was born in 20/01/1915
- Derek Warburton (Lifestyle Guru, Fashion stylist) he was born in 19/07/1974
- Gordon Scruton (Bishop of Western Massachusetts; American Episcopalian bishop) he was born in 08/03/1947
- John Hanson Twombly (President of University of Wisconsin–Madison) he was born in 19/07/1814
- James Foley (American journalist) he was born in 18/10/1973
- Jonathan P. Cushing (American theologian) he was born in 12/03/1793
- George G. Adams (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Ashton Sanborn he was born in 13/03/1882
- Scott W. Murray (United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire) he was born in 01/01/1954
Schools in Rochester
College & universities near Rochester, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182722 | Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth (NH) | 03878 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rochester, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| PTS | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 185 Grafton Drive | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rochester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (NH) | 03867 |
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Other cities in Strafford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Strafford County , NH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 32,443 | County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Durham | 16,441 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Somersworth | 12,286 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Barrington | 9,231 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Farmington | 6,951 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Milton | 4,614 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Lee | 4,597 | Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Strafford | 4,235 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Durham | 2,728 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Rollinsford | 2,577 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Madbury | 1,879 | City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest New Hampshire cities
