East Rochester, PA

This borough of 572 residents needs 38 more housing units over the next five years. East Rochester is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Housing snapshot

Population
572 (2026)
Households
303
Median household income
$46,873 (2026)
Typical home value
$155,786
Owner-occupied
39%
Five-year housing need
38 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

East Rochester: $46,873 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
East Rochester: None jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
East Rochester: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

At $155,786, homes in East Rochester, PA cost well below the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. East Rochester, PA's median household income of $46,873 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

East Rochester, PA has roughly 303 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in East Rochester, PA is relatively mixed, with attached single-family and 2-4 unit multifamily as the most common type at 45%. In East Rochester, PA, renters make up the majority, with only 39% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?