Rochester #25 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
Current Resident: Overall, I enjoy living in Rochester. It's a decent place to raise our family. I laugh when people complain about the roads or traffic. There is no traffic, and the roads are well-maintained (compared to every other place I've lived). But you'll find Minnesotans love complaining about the roads, weather, and how bad the Vikings choke in the playoffs (if they make it). ... Housing is still fairly affordable compared to the rest of the country, but higher than places like Iowa, Kansas, etc. Rochester has a lot of family-friendly activities, but is geared towards family with younger kids. Teens would probably struggle to find things to do here... I enjoy outside activities: fishing, hiking, skiing, hunting, etc. There's a fair amount of that, but you have to travel 25+ miles for anything good. Growing up in Montana, I have high standards for that sort of thing, but the trout fishing in nearby streams is satisfactory... Overall, a nice place. I long for the mountains and scenery though! Read 268 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade grade B+
Public Schools grade A
Good for Families 115,557 Population
#25 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America.
Rochester City in Minnesota,
268 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, I enjoy living in Rochester. It's a decent place to raise our family. I laugh when people complain about the roads or traffic. There is no traffic, and the roads are well-maintained...Housing is still fairly affordable compared to the rest of the country, but higher than places like Iowa, Kansas, etc. Rochester has a lot of family-friendly activities, but is geared towards family...I enjoy outside activities: fishing, hiking, skiing, hunting, etc. There's a fair amount of that, but you have to travel 25+ miles for anything good. Growing up in Montana, I have high standards for...Overall, a nice place. I long for the mountains and scenery though!.
Read 268 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 115,557,