Who moves to Rochester, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Monroe County, NY, home of Rochester, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 17,033from other US counties
- Moved out
- 20,152to other US counties
- Net
- −3,119more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 272tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ontario County, NY | 1,156 |
| Wayne County, NY | 1,043 |
| Erie County, NY (Buffalo) | 750 |
| Livingston County, NY | 607 |
| Orleans County, NY | 399 |
| Onondaga County, NY (Syracuse) | 384 |
| Genesee County, NY | 380 |
| Kings County, NY | 284 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 262 |
| New York County, NY | 189 |
| Steuben County, NY | 168 |
| Niagara County, NY | 166 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Ontario County, NY | 1,496 |
| Wayne County, NY | 1,258 |
| Erie County, NY (Buffalo) | 789 |
| Livingston County, NY | 652 |
| Orleans County, NY | 484 |
| Genesee County, NY | 435 |
| Onondaga County, NY (Syracuse) | 368 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 278 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 246 |
| New York County, NY | 220 |
| Kings County, NY | 203 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 178 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 8,100 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New York and 8,933 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 284 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 262 |
| New York County, NY | 189 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 154 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 154 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 147 |
| Oneida County, NY | 136 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 135 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 278 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 246 |
| New York County, NY | 220 |
| Kings County, NY | 203 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 178 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 178 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 167 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 153 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Rochester come from?
Most people moving into Monroe County, NY come from nearby counties, led by Ontario County, NY (1,156 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Kings County, NY.
Where do people leaving Rochester move to?
The top destination is Ontario County, NY (1,496 people). Farther away, the most popular is Mecklenburg County, NC.
Are more people moving to Rochester or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 17,033 people moved into Monroe County, NY from elsewhere in the US and 20,152 moved out, a net loss of 3,119 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Rochester with any city it trades people with, like Rochester vs New York, Rochester vs Cambridge, Rochester vs Los Angeles, Rochester vs Chicago.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Rochester.