Rochester, MN
Living in Rochester
Bikeability65
Walkability63
Commute95
Public Transit62
Affordability62
Public Safety74
Airports28
Hospitals99
Colleges87
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Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
116kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$200kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$868Median 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
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy
0 miles, NE
Primrose School of Rochester
1 miles, W
St John the Evangelist/St Pius X School
1 miles, N
Ambassador Academy
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester, MN
University of Minnesota-Rochester
1 miles, NE
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
39 miles, E
Winona State University
41 miles, E
Carleton College
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
0 miles, NW
Olmsted Medical Center
2 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rochester, MN
Rochester International Airport
7 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
76 miles, NE