Rochester Real Estate

The city of Rochester is a quiet community in Thurston County with a population of less than 2,000. Located south of Olympia, between Tumwater and Centralia, Rochester occupies 2.3 square miles of land.

The citizens of Rochester are relatively young – the median resident age in the year 2000 was 32.5 years – and 67 percent are reported to be married. One reason why these young families are drawn to Rochester is the extremely affordable housing market.

Rochester real estate prices start at under $100,000. Manufactured homes on acreage can be purchased for a pittance. And on the high end, multi-acre estates in Rochester start in the low $400,000's. In February 2006, the average single family home or condo sold for $252,143.

Commuting to Olympia (about 20 miles away), Tumwater, or Centralia is common for Rochester real estate owners. However, the city does offer employment opportunities in manufacturing, retail trades, construction, education, health, and social services.

Although Rochester is primarily a residential community, the town has two attractions worth noting. The Lucky Eagle Casino, operated by the Chehalis Tribe, has a hotel, casino, dining, and lounge music. Headline entertainment, like boxing and stand-up comedy, is also scheduled on a regular basis. The South Sound Speedway (also referred to as the Tenino Speedway) is also located near Rochester. Racing highlights include the NASCAR NW Tour.

Thurston County has much to offer those who choose to make Rochester home. Compared to the major metropolitan areas of Seattle and Tacoma, Thurston County has affordable housing, a low cost of living, little traffic congestion, and a low crime rate. And when you buy Rochester real estate, recreation such as sailing, fishing, camping, kayaking, and golf are literally out your back door.

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