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Rochester

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Minnesota
  • 222 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
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    Rochester is a city in Minnesota with a population of 113,913. Rochester is in Olmsted County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Rochester offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rochester there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rochester and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rochester are highly rated.
    About Rochester...
    Population
    113,913

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $188,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $942
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Rochester Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      105.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      301.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,667.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      111.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Rochester

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,749
    National
    $55,322
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    Rochester Reviews

    222 reviews
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    Beautiful city. People are extremely friendly and eager to help. Lots of jobs available, and lots to do. There is always something to do, and the library is amazing! Lots of community events going, including a year-long farmer's market (this surprised me when I moved here; I didn't know that was possible). Wonderful place to live.
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    Rochester has a lot of people, but is a decent sized city. It's not too big, and it's not too small. I can drive from one end to the other in about 20 minutes. Everything and anything you need is in Rochester, probably twice. Most stores have both a North and South location, making it extremely convenient to go anywhere you need!
    It's a wide-open town with lots of opportunities for growth! The city itself is very clean, and the job market is always hiring for vartied positions within the medical field. There are also a lot of varied neighborhood 'bedroom' communities, from new 'cookie-cutter' suburban neighborhoods to original neighborhoods from the 1950's. Great place to work and raise children!