Why Live in Rochester
Even though Rochester is just minutes from the towns of Waterford and Burlington, it shies away from city action and sticks squarely to a rural lifestyle. Its small downtown includes a handful of local restaurants, and the Fox River flows through town, offering plenty of outdoor opportunities, along with nearby nature preserves. Compared to the surrounding towns, properties are bigger around Rochester, offering more space and a more private setting. “It feels very rural, even though you’re so close to everything. You’re right between Waterford and Burlington, but you feel like you’re far, far away from everything,” says Renata Greeley, one of the top local Realtors with Shorewest Realtors. “Everything’s just stop signs. We don’t even have stop lights.” Still, Rochester’s proximity to the other Fox River towns means that anything its residents can’t find in Rochester, they can just take the quick drive to Burlington and Waterford to get what they need. While Rochester attracts people for its more rural feel, not all of the community is entirely rural. Ranch-style homes, Nationals and bungalows line the town’s streets, close to the small downtown area. Some have sidewalks and
Home Trends in Rochester, WI
On average, homes in Rochester, WI sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Rochester, WI over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$435,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$437,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%