- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingA-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA-
- JobsA
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Rochester Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$65,195
National
$55,322Children
21%
Top Public Schools Serving Rochester
- A+
Century Senior High School
- Rochester Public School District, MN
- 8-12
- 173 reviews
- A
Mayo Senior High School
- Rochester Public School District, MN
- 8-12
- 208 reviews
- A
Washington Elementary School
- Rochester Public School District, MN
- PK, K-5
- A
John Marshall Senior High School
- Rochester Public School District, MN
- 8-12
- 198 reviews
- A
Friedell Middle School
- Rochester Public School District, MN
- 6-8
Top Private Schools in Rochester
- A+
Lourdes High School
- Private School
- Rochester, MN
- 9-12
- 39 reviews
- A-
Schaeffer Academy
- Private School
- Rochester, MN
- K-12
- 19 reviews
- NG
St. John Elementary School
- Private School
- Rochester, MN
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
- Private School
- Rochester, MN
- PK, K-8
- 1 review
- NG
Holy Spirit School
- Private School
- Rochester, MN
- PK, K-8
- 1 review
Rochester Reviews
156 reviews
All Categories
I love Rochester! Personally, I am a big fan of the weather changes and all of the seasons, so I love living in an area where I get to see the leaves change and the snow fall. The downtown area is very pretty and there are resources to many different kinds of people available everywhere. If there was one thing I could change, it would be the amount of activities available to younger people. Adults have the ability to go to bars and restaurants downtown, but students and kids don't have many activities to do. I would like to see more parks, trails, and sport-designated areas around in order to get kids outside and active. Other than that, I love it here!
I have had a wonderful eighteen years growing up in Rochester, Minnesota. From city-wide bike trails, local swimming pools and lakes, and many opportunities for retail shopping, Rochester has an unending array of activities available. There are many local churches and non-profit organizations to become involved with and be involved in the community. Rochester provides the perfect combination of the quick pace of a big city and the charming connection found in small towns!
I have lived in Rochester my entire life. It is home and it is growing. We definitely have the Minnesota nice vibe happening here, but it is rather conservative. However, for those who are choosing the medical field as a career there are ample opportunities for employment at the Mayo Clinic. We are very family friendly here and there always seem to be different activities going on for the kids. All and all it's a pretty good place to live if you can handle the harsh winters that we sometimes endure here! Summer is absolutely beautiful!