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Rochester, Made for Living™

That says it all. Whatever stage of life you're in, Rochester will meet your needs: City living, the 'burbs or the "sticks"; Little League games or a game on the greens; down-hill skiing or hiking the trails; PTA meetings or studying for exams. You'll quickly understand why Rochester is an award winning "All American City."

Easy Living

Our average commute is only 19 minutes; our average home sale is $89,000. Rochester has a reputation of being a great, and affordable place to raise a family, as well as a fun town for recent college grads. Spend your free time boating on Lake Ontario or the surrounding Finger Lakes. Hike or bike in the 11,000 acres of parkland. Golf on any of the 87 courses. Ski and climb in the nearby mountains. Any outdoor activity you enjoy can be found here. You will experience all four seasons, and too much to do all year long!

A Cultural Heritage

Rochester is home to one of the world's great music conservatories, a dance troupe of international stature, and the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. And that is just the beginning. Galleries, museums, and festivals year round provide opportunities for all to find cultural events and activities they enjoy.

Cheers

Whatever time of the year, you can cheer on a Rochester team. Soccer, hockey, Triple A ball, indoor lacrosse, and indoor football represent our city well.

School Days

Rochester boasts of 5 of the top 100 high schools in the country, as well as of world renowned higher education institutions such as the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology and the Eastman School of Music. Your family can learn in some of the best public and private schools in the country; you can continue your education.

A Caring Community

The people of greater Rochester are among the most generous in the country. Not only do they support organizations with monetary donations, but each year thousands give their time to help others through voluntary effort.