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Rochester, Ohio

Village · Population 162 · #848 in Ohio
Rochester, Ohio

Rochester is a village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, along the West Branch of the Black River. The population was 159 at the 2020 census..

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About Rochester

Rochester, OH is a tiny community located in northern Ohio with an estimated population of 162.

Officially, Rochester is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 145 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Rochester Unique

  • One of 14 places in the US named Rochester — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)162
Rank in state#848 of 923
Land area1.12 sq mi
Density145/sq mi
Coordinates41.1241, -82.3063

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