Though people make fun of us for our frigid weather, we proud Rochesterians know there's a whole lot more to Rochester than a whole lot of snow! Ranked as one of the 100 Best Bang for the Buck Cities and the #14 Most Innovative Cities in America by Forbes Magazine, Rochester is a hot-and-happening place! Whether it's enjoying the various summer festivals (Corn Hill, Park Avenue Festival, Greek Festival, Jazz Festival, Gay Pride Week, and the Lilac Festival to name a few!), touring the world's oldest photography museum, the George Eastman House, visiting one of the region's award-winning wineries, savoring a famous Frog Pond frittata for breakfast or seeing a fantastic independent film at the Little Theater there is always something to do!
For the more adventurous types, Rochester is only a quick 2 hour drive to Toronto, a one hour flight to NYC, and a stone's throw to Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes and the Thousand Islands. And since we have no traffic, it's a fast and easy commute, too!
As the birthplace of many historical greats, such as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and George Eastman, Rochester is rich in history, culture and the arts! Being home to seven nationally ranked universities, including Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, and the Eastman School of Music, makes Rochester a pretty diverse (and student-friendly place), too! Because of all that Rochester has to offer, in June 2010, Forbes ranked Rochester the 3rd best metropolitan region in the country for raising a family!
To top it all off, Rochester's strong real estate market also makes it one of the most affordable place to live! According to the National Association of Realtors (NARS), Rochester's median housing sale price is $112,000, making approximately 88% of homes affordable for Rochester's median income. Great property values, good quality of life, and a cultural fabric unlike any other Rochester is made for living!
