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ZIP 14617

Pop. 21,788·Monroe County·292nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,472/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$493
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14617 · $1,472
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,620/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,664/yr
At $1,472/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.9% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14617 (Rochester, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,788
Median income
$90,192
Median age
44
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
21.1%
16.7%
25.8%
14%
22.5%
Under 1821.1%
18–3416.7%
35–5425.8%
55–6414%
65+22.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.3%
White84.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
17.6%
30.8%
47.9%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+47.9%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14617 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,365 → $90,192
up 18.1%
Population
22,466 → 21,788
down 3.0%
Renter share
15.3% → 14.7%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 47.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
44.5 → 44
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,192 today, compared with $76,365 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 22,466 residents to roughly 21,788. College-educated residents now make up 47.9% of adults here, versus 44.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14617 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,472/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($90,192/yr), ZIP 14617 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14617?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14617 (Rochester, NY) is $1,472. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14617 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14617's median rent of $1,472/mo is $493 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14617 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14617 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #292 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,472/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14617?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,472/mo in ZIP 14617. The local median household income is $90,192/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14617?

Rent in ZIP 14617 has decreased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 14617 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14617 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,472/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($90,192/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14617 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14617 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of ZIP 14617 households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14617 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14617 compare to the rest of Rochester?

ZIP 14617 is more affordable than Rochester overall. At $1,472/mo, it's $60 below the Rochester citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14617 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14617 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,472/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 14617's median household income ($90,192/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14617 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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