Housing

Housing is an important asset to our region. Old and new developments offer a diverse mix of styles, materials, and landscapes that make the region an attractive place to call home. Housing has historically been more affordable here than elsewhere in the nation. The status of the region’s housing market is an important indicator of community well-being as it reflects wealth, inequities, and quality of life for the region’s residents. 

The median price of purchasing a home is significantly lower than state and national averages while the cost of rental housing is also lower than state and national levels. However, housing is much less affordable for some racial and ethnic groups in our region, and less affordable in the City of Rochester.