Rochester is in the spotlight again– this time for being recognized as one of the best places to live for quality of life in the U.S. Rochester was ranked #9 on U.S. News & World Reports’ list of the Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S. in 2023-2024.
As writer Marcia Layton Turner notes on Rochester, "Ultimately, Rochester's biggest asset is its people. Residents are generally considered to be warmer, kinder and … Rochester is largely a welcoming and friendly place."