Rochester
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Minnesota
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 252 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$200,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$974
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Rochester Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Rochester
Top Private Schools in Rochester
- grade A
Lourdes High School
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 53 reviews
- grade A
Schaeffer Academy
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A
Rochester Central Lutheran School
- Rating 4.88 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A minus
Holy Spirit Catholic School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Francis of Assisi School
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault132.8national 282.7
- Murder0.8national 6.1
- Rape52.4national 40.7
- Robbery28.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary238.4national 500.1
- Theft1,535.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft107.4national 284
Residents
Working in Rochester
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,106
National
$62,843Similar Places
Rochester Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 252 reviews
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Rochester Minnesota is one of the large towns in Minnesota. This is due to the Mayo Clinic being located nearby. The Clinic provides great healthcare and job opportunities. The Clinic further provides a diverse set of beliefs and ethnic groups leading to an experience like no other. However, due to the Clinics' existence housing is expensive and hard to find. Many Doctors, Nurses, and other workers have to live outside of the city limits to afford their homes. This cost of living however is offset by the Clinic bringing in a large amount of money to the city leading to a large number of beautiful parks and public works around the city. The city also offers numerous grants and programs to assist poorer-income families which helps to allow families of any income to live within the city.
I moved to Rochester from Racine, Wisconsin, when my children were young. We immediately found so many things to love -- the clean, welcoming parks and bike trails, the kid- and adult-friendly downtown, and most importantly, the amazingly helpful public school system. Rochester is the perfect place to raise children. And it turned out to be the perfect place for me, too. I love my job at Mayo Clinic. Our life here is very different from anything I planned or expected, and I am very grateful. Some things are still wanting, such as public transportation and entertainment venues, but I see them growing each year in smart, efficient ways that bode well for the future of the city.
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.