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Rochester
  • City in Minnesota

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Rochester is a city in Minnesota with a population of 119,732. 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 above average.

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About Rochester...
Population
119,732

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$236,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,120
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Rochester Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    139.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    56.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    26.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    227.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,526.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    118.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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