Rochester
“The Lilac City — Strafford County's affordable anchor”
$355K
Median home price
▲ 5.5% past year
About Rochester
Rochester is nicknamed 'The Lilac City' and hosts one of New England's biggest country music festivals each June. It's the most affordable city in the Seacoast region with a downtown that's quietly reviving. The Opera House hosts year-round performances.
Market Snapshot
22
Days on market
median
$212
Price / sq ft
$25.80
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.8%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
20 min
to Dover
35 min
to Portsmouth
55 min
to Manchester
80 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Pease Tradeport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Rochester
Spring
Lilac Festival and spring city clean-up events
Summer
Rochester Fair and Country Fest
Fall
Autumn downtown events and Opera House season opening
Winter
First Night Rochester and Opera House winter programming
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