Rochester Metro Area, MN
Living in the Rochester Metro Area
Bikeability52
Walkability54
Commute81
Public Transit53
Affordability60
Public Safety83
Airports24
Hospitals98
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
218kPopulation+35k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector57%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$201kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$791Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Rochester Metro Area
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in the Rochester Metro Area
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| 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 | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Rochester Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado14
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rochester Metro Area, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rochester Metro Area, MN
Faith Christian School
4 miles, NW
Victory Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Rochester Pentecostal School
6 miles, NW
St Francis of Assisi Elementary School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester Metro Area, MN
University of Minnesota-Rochester
8 miles, NW
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
33 miles, E
Winona State University
35 miles, E
Luther College
51 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester Metro Area, MN
Olmsted Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
9 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Medical Center
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rochester Metro Area, MN
Rochester International Airport
9 miles, W
La Crosse Regional Airport
54 miles, E
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
76 miles, NE