Population
North Royalton
31,013
Rochester
32,866
Median Income
North Royalton
$81,810
Rochester
$79,388
Home Value
North Royalton
$276,300
Rochester
$262,600
Rent
North Royalton
$1,061
Rochester
$1,220
Crime Rate
North Royalton
0.13
Rochester
0.77
Cost of Living
North Royalton
123.7
Rochester
127.4
Avg Temp
North Royalton
N/A
Rochester
N/A
Unemployment
North Royalton
3.9%
Rochester
2.9%
How Similar Are North Royalton & Rochester?
Rochester is North Royalton's #12 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
North Royalton
31,013
Rochester
32,866
Both cities have similar populations — North Royalton at 31,013 and Rochester at 32,866.
Violent Crime
North Royalton
0.13
Rochester
0.77
Rochester's violent crime is significantly higher than North Royalton's — 64% difference.
Property Crime
North Royalton
1.27
Rochester
11.44
Rochester's property crime is significantly higher than North Royalton's — 89% difference.
Political Leaning
North Royalton
33.9%
Rochester
43.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Rochester has a stronger Democratic lean (22% difference).
Unemployment
North Royalton
3.9%
Rochester
2.9%
North Royalton has a 27% higher unemployment than Rochester.
Median Income
North Royalton
$81,810
Rochester
$79,388
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
North Royalton
$276,300
Rochester
$262,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 5% difference.
Education
North Royalton
29.1%
Rochester
19.4%
North Royalton has a 33% higher education than Rochester.
Demographics
North Royalton
87.8%
Rochester
92.8%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
North Royalton
123.7
Rochester
127.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. North Royalton and Rochester share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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North Royalton
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Rochester
North Royalton leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — North Royalton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Royalton has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,279 vs $2,194 in Rochester (42% lower). North Royalton has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,058 vs $1,677 in Rochester (37% lower). North Royalton scores 113.3 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 121.4 in Rochester.
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Housing Market — North Royalton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Royalton has a single-family homes of 67.1% compared to 53.3% in Rochester. North Royalton has a median rent of $1,061 vs $1,220 in Rochester (13% lower). North Royalton has a owner-occupied of 71.1% compared to 65.5% in Rochester.
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Median Rent
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — North Royalton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Royalton has a poverty rate of 5.2% compared to 8.4% in Rochester. Rochester has a unemployment rate of 2.9% compared to 3.9% in North Royalton. North Royalton has a per capita income of $46,559 vs $40,144 in Rochester (16% higher).
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Crime & Safety — North Royalton leads
Source: FBI UCRNorth Royalton has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.12 in Rochester. North Royalton has a violent crime clearance of 75.0% compared to 38.5% in Rochester. North Royalton has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 0.98 compared to 9.99 in Rochester.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — North Royalton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Royalton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 29.1% compared to 19.4% in Rochester. North Royalton has a high school diploma or higher of 51.2% compared to 43.5% in Rochester.
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High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRochester has a population of 32,866, about 1.1x the size of North Royalton (31,013). Rochester skews younger with a median age of 43.4 vs 45.3.
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White
Black
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Asian
North Royalton
Rochester
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNorth Royalton: 4.2 vs Rochester: 3.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Rochester: 5 vs North Royalton: 4 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRochester has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.0% in North Royalton. Rochester has a public transit of 1.2% compared to 0.6% in North Royalton. North Royalton has a work from home of 13.2% compared to 12.1% in Rochester.
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