Rochester, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 55% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 20% for school quality
- bottom 7% for air quality
Rochester is a city in Minnesota with about 121,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, school quality, and comfortable days. It rates lower on annual snowfall and air quality.
Official websiterochestermn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.1 in
humid 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$84k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 28% of US places
Home Value$269k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 26% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.97%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 51% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.0 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.3 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 63% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.5better than 36% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 7% of US places
School Quality87.7better than 80% of US places
Violent Crime761/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime1883/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Community
Population120,84899th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1120th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.2%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.8%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability7.4/20better than 67% of US places
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.2%better than 65% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.73better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rochester an affordable place to live?
- Rochester is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 28% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rochester?
- The median home value in Rochester is $269k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rochester?
- Median household income in Rochester is $84k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rochester?
- Median gross rent in Rochester is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rochester safe?
- Rochester is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 761/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1883/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rochester?
- Rochester averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 37.0 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rochester?
- Public-school quality in Rochester is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rochester?
- The average one-way commute in Rochester is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)