Rochester, MN

Living in Rochester

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 63
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 62
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 99
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Colleges 87
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Schools 52
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Residents

116k Population +11k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black8%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$200k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$868 Median Monthly Rent +$212 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rochester

United States45
Minnesota28
Rochester Metro Area18
Olmsted County21

Property Crime in Rochester

United States48
Minnesota45
Rochester Metro Area29
Olmsted County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 9
Feb 21 1 8
Mar 33 2 7
Apr 47 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 34 2 4
Dec 20 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado11
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rochester, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rochester, MN

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Ambassador Academy
1 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Rochester, MN

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Carleton College
46 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rochester, MN

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Airports

Airports near Rochester, MN

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