How Does Rochester, NY Spend Tax Money?
Rochester, NY spends $75,154 per resident, with total expenditures of $15.9B. Top spending categories: Education ($42,739/person), Parks & Recreation ($910/person), Health ($753/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (47/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $15.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $75,154 |
| Total Revenue | $1.5B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 210,992 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 47/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$42,739/person
Parks & Recreation$910/person
Health$753/person
Highways & Roads$379/person
Fire Protection$293/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.