Sangamon County, Illinois
Rochester Real Estate and Local Guide
Rochester is a residential suburb of Springfield settled in 1819, located about four miles from the state capital along Illinois Route 29. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rochester best.
About the area
Living in Rochester, IL
Rochester High School posted a 99% graduation rate as of 2016 and its football program won multiple state championships.
The housing market
Homes in Rochester
- About 96% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting an established residential village.
- Roughly 87.6% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $241,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rochester home
Lost Bridge Trail
A 5-mile rail-trail built by IDOT atop an abandoned railbed, with Rochester at its southeastern end
Rochester Community Park
Village park with a lighted ballfield, multiple soccer fields, and the Friendship Fort play structure
Rochester Community Park
Hosts Sparks In The Park, an annual three-day Independence Day festival with a parade and carnival
Lost Bridge Trail
Paved trail crossing the South Fork of the Sangamon River, operated with the Illinois DNR
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.