Located at the confluence of the Beaver and Ohio Rivers, Rochester Borough has a rich industrial history dating back to the mid-1800s. The borough’s riverfront location made it a destination for factories such as the Rochester Tumbler Company, a major employer throughout the early 20th century. These industrial hubs sat next to the Pennsylvania Railroad, where hundreds of passenger and freight trains passed through Rochester Borough daily. While its factories have since closed their doors, Rochester Borough now offers a small-town community with a walkable business district, a variety of waterfront attractions and a central location in the heart of Beaver County. “Rochester is a growing community with access to small businesses. There’s a large school-age population, and it’s a family-friendly town,” says Taylor Thomas, a Realtor with Realty One Group Horizon and a lifelong resident of Beaver County. Also known as the Hub of Beaver County, the borough is less than 30 miles from Pittsburgh and boasts proximity to major thoroughfares such as Pennsylvania Route 65.
Rochester Borough is in the heart of Beaver County.
Rochester Borough sits along the Ohio River in Beaver County.
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Shopping, dining and theater in the business district
A rotary-style town square anchors Rochester Borough and connects the commercial corridors of Adams Street and Brighton Avenue. While the business district has seen an influx of vacant storefronts, local businesses like Fritz’s Barber Shop and Valley Om Yoga continue to serve the community. The dining scene ranges from casual spots like My Hero’s Sub Shop and Asian Kitchen II to award-winning restaurants like Rochester Smokehouse & BBQ, known for its southern-style comfort food that’s won the Best of the Valley Community’s Choice Awards for best ribs each year since 2022. “The smokehouse meats are undeniably delicious,” Ball says. Over on Brighton Avenue, Cantina Bar and Grill serves traditional Mexican dishes topped with their homemade salsas. The essentials can be picked up at the Madison Square shopping center, which is a bit further west along Brighton Avenue and includes stores like Dollar General and Giant Eagle Supermarket. The shopping center is also home to North Way Christian Community’s Beaver Valley campus, a multi-site house of worship that hosts events for students, seniors and more. There’s also a vibrant arts and culture scene in the borough. The Center Theatre Players perform family-friendly musicals in the historic Rochester Borough Theater, while R-ACT Theatre Productions puts on big-ticket and in-house productions year-round.
My Hero's Sub Shop in Rochester Borough is the best in Beaver County.
Cantina Bar and Grill has the best tacos in Rochester Borough and the entire Ohio Valley.
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Architectural styles include American Foursquares and Dutch Colonial Revivals
Blocks of single-family homes surround the borough’s business district. Residential streets are densely populated by a mix of two-story cottages, American Foursquares and Dutch Colonial Revivals. Victorian-style homes stand out among the streetscapes with wrap-around porches and grand turrets. Most houses were built from the turn of the 20th century through the mid-1900s, and while some properties are over a century old, many have been completely remodeled and balance their historic charm with modern amenities. Homebuyers will find that most houses have driveways or rear-entry garages, but some properties offer street parking. Home prices typically range from $50,000 for a property needing repair to $175,000 for a home with recent renovations. There are also several duplexes, which sell for $75,000 to $165,000.
Streets in Rochester Borough offer many styles of homes.
You can find victorian homes in the heart of Rochester Borough.
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Dual enrollment program at Rochester Area High School
The borough is served by the Rochester Area School District, which earns a C from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Students can begin their education at the B-minus-rated Rochester Area Elementary School before moving on to Rochester Middle School, which earns a C. Rochester Area High School scores a C-plus, and its College in High School program allows teens to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit. All college-level courses are taught on the high school’s campus in collaboration with the Community College of Beaver County, the University of Pittsburgh, Seton Hill University and Pittsburgh Technical College.
Rochester Area High School has a 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio and is home of the Rams.
Middle School along with grades K-12 are located in a single complex for Rochester Area Schools.
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Playground and water activities at Rochester Riverfront Park
As its name suggests, Rochester Riverfront Park is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Beaver Rivers. A 2-mile paved walking path runs parallel to the water, while picnic shelters and benches provide ample opportunities for passive recreation. The park also has a small wooden playground with a swing set. The park sits between the Rochester Boat Club, a small marina with space for boats, and the Rochester Boat Ramp, a popular destination for paddlers and anglers looking to access the rivers. In the center of town, Rochester Park features a circular plaza with benches and a war memorial dedicated to Veterans. The Rochester Area Baseball and Softball Organization has served the community for over 50 years, playing at several ballfields located along the northeastern edge of Rochester Borough. The sports complex also has a playground and a picnic shelter. The Rochester Public Library hosts programs for all ages, including weekly story times for children.
The borough is less than 4 miles from the expansive Brady’s Run Park, which spans over 2,000 acres and is the largest green space in Beaver County. The park features an outdoor sports complex, an indoor recreation center with an ice rink and a 28-acre lake with opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing. Brady’s Run Park is a destination for annual festivities such as the Beaver County Maple Syrup & Music Festival, which brings thousands of people to the park each April for a weekend full of family-friendly activities, live entertainment and maple-themed treats.
Friends catch up at Rochester Riverfront Park.
Stop in to Rochester Borough Public Library for group activities and fun times.
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Annual events include Beaver County Boom on the Bridge
Rochester Riverfront Park is a destination for community events like the Beaver Valley Rocking on the River Music Festival. Held each summer, it features local bands playing everything from rock to country music. The park is also one of several sites for the annual Beaver County Boom on the Bridge, which features one of the biggest fireworks displays in Western Pennsylvania. The fireworks launch at dusk from the nearby Veterans Bridge, and locals gather in the park beforehand to enjoy live music, food trucks and a car show.
A memorial for those who died in war stands tall in the center of Rochester Borough.
This sign greets visitors to Rochester Borough.
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Pennsylvania Route 65 connects residents to Pittsburgh
The Beaver County Transit Authority provides local bus service to the community, with several routes serving the Rochester Transportation Center. The bus stop is off Brighton Avenue in front of the BCTA headquarters and provides service to Pittsburgh, making several stops along the way. Residents have access to Pennsylvania Route 65, which runs parallel to the Ohio River and leads about 27 miles southeast to Pittsburgh. The Rochester-Beaver Railroad Bridge crosses over the Beaver River, providing access to Pennsylvania Route 68 and Interstate 376. Pittsburgh International Airport is about a 20-mile drive away via I-376.
Visit the Beaver County Transit Authority bus station in Rochester Borough for a ride.
Look around Rochester Borough and see what you are missing.
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Proximity to a hospital in the Heritage Valley Health System
Rochester Borough is about 3 miles from Heritage Valley Beaver, an acute care hospital in the Heritage Valley Health System. The hospital has an emergency department and is home to the only National Cancer Institute and designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region.
A beautiful mural greets visitors to Rochester Borough.
Rochester Borough has some very colorful homes dating back to the early 1900's.
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Parks in this Area
Monaca Riverfront Park
Rochester Riverfront Park
Canal Street Park
Bridgewater Riverfront Park
Beaver Greens Park
Bouquet Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
28 min drive
Bus
437 Delaware Ave
Bus
Brighton Ave & Jefferson St
Bus
Brighton Ave & Pleasant St
Bus
Rochester Transportation Center
Bus
Brighton Ave & New York Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rochester Borough
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rochester Borough, Rochester sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rochester Borough, Rochester over the last 12 months is $129,651, up 21% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,472
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,799
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,525
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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