Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota Overview

Rochester scores 60.7/100 overall (A), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Minnesota — below the state composite of 76.7. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 85/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 31/100.

Income & Employment in Rochester

The median household income in Rochester is $85,240, in line with the statewide median of $85,551. The local unemployment rate of 2.3% is lower than the state’s 3.4%. Population grew 0.8% recently.

Safety in Rochester

At 165.5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Rochester sits meaningfully below the Minnesota average of 256 — a 55% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1612.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Rochester

Rochester has a cost of living index of 93.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $287,500. Median monthly rent is $1,316. Renters spend 18.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Rochester

The adult obesity rate in Rochester is 36.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.2%. Residents average 14.3 poor mental health days per month. Minnesota ranks #6 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Rochester

Rochester has a high school graduation rate of 84.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,972. The city has 33 public schools serving 16,997 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Rochester

The annual average temperature in Rochester is 48.6°F. Summers average 71.4°F. Winters average 25.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35 inches. The average commute of 15.3 minutes is notably short.

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