Rochester, Minnesota
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City Overview
As of 2009, Rochester's population is 99,121 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.02 percent.
The median home cost in Rochester is $154,040. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester's cost of living is 5.91% Lower than the U.S. average.
Rochester public schools spend $5,827 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Rochester.
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 6.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rochester jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Rochester, MN, population is 99,121. There are 2,453 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Rochester, MN
The median age is 35.3. The US median is 37.6. 60.71% of people in Rochester, MN, are married. 8.11% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.38 people. 25.90% of people are married, with children. 7.01% have children, but are single.
Race in Rochester, MN
85.87% of people are white, 3.84% are black, 6.70% are asian, 0.33% are native american, and 3.25% claim 'Other'.
3.06% of the people in Rochester, MN, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.94% are non-hispanic).
Rochester People SperlingViews
A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Walking: Rochester has excellent recreational paths for walkers, bikers, etc. However, when a path crosses a street or highway, I do not feel safe because drivers in Rochester... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Health
There are 1,774 physicians per 100,000 population in Rochester, MN. The US average is 170.
Rochester, MN Health Index
Air quality in Rochester, MN is 44 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Rochester, MN is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Rochester Health SperlingViews
Good city, great healthcare: Rochester leave little to be disired for cultural and outdoor activities but access to the Mayo Clinic means access to many of the best physicians in the world. The... (read more)healthcare: The Mayo Clinic is here... does healthcare get any... (read more)Nice Small Town: Rochester is a nice small town. Mayo Clinic, 2nd best health care provider in the world is based here. So why move? Winters! It's just plan to... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 8.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $29,257 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $56,474 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 9.55% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.44% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.55% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.87% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.57% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.65% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.26% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.03% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.54% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.53% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.12% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 37.69% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.93% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 23.03% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.07% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.08% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.09% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Rochester, MN, is 6.90%, with job growth of -1.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.50%.
Rochester, MN Taxes
Rochester, MN,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 8.00%.
Rochester, MN Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $29,257, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $56,474.
Rochester Economy SperlingViews
Walking: Rochester has excellent recreational paths for walkers, bikers, etc. However, when a path crosses a street or highway, I do not feel safe because drivers in Rochester... (read more)A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $154,040 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 69.39% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.46% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.50% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.78 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.70% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.20% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.50% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.56% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.86% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.32% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.16% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 16.48% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.85% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.58% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.35% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.14% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 14.12% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.90% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.29% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.52% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.54% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.31% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.87% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.31% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 10.13% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Rochester, MN, is $154,040. Home appreciation is -2.40% over the last year. The median age of Rochester, MN, real estate is 28 years.
Rochester, MN Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.50% of the Rochester, MN, population. 3.46% of houses and apartments in Rochester, MN, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Rochester Housing SperlingViews
Bad neighbors: Have lived here most of my life, however in the last 10-20 years the nice neighborhoods within 5 miles of town have become filled with undesirable people buying these... (read more)Cost of Living in Rochester, MN: Quality of life is very good because income is relatively strong and cost of living is relatively... (read more)Crime: This is a fantastic place to live and work. With that said I believe it sends a message when your area growth since 2000 is 13% yet your Public Safety growth fails in... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Crime
Rochester, MN, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Rochester, MN, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Rochester Crime SperlingViews
Crime: This is a fantastic place to live and work. With that said I believe it sends a message when your area growth since 2000 is 13% yet your Public Safety growth fails in... (read more)A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Climate
Rochester, MN, gets 30 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 48 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 116.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Rochester, MN. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 4. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Walking: Rochester has excellent recreational paths for walkers, bikers, etc. However, when a path crosses a street or highway, I do not feel safe because drivers in Rochester... (read more)A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Education
Rochester, MN, schools spend $5,827 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 391 students per librarian, and 669 children per counselor in Rochester, MN schools.
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Nice Small Town: Rochester is a nice small town. Mayo Clinic, 2nd best health care provider in the world is based here. So why move? Winters! It's just plan to... (read more)Grew up in Rochester, will never return.: Rochester was a great place to grow up. Good quality and fairly diverse schools; the town is small enough to bike anywhere in less than 20 minutes.
That said, I will... (read more)Great place to raise kids: Rochester is a great city to raise kids in. Lots of nice parks and bike trails. Good schools. Friendly... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Rochester, MN, takes 17 minutes. 77% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Rochester Transportation SperlingViews
Walking: Rochester has excellent recreational paths for walkers, bikers, etc. However, when a path crosses a street or highway, I do not feel safe because drivers in Rochester... (read more)A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Rochester, MN is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Rochester, MN is more expensive.
Overall, Rochester, MN cost of living is 94.09.
Rochester Cost of Living SperlingViews
Cost of Living in Rochester, MN: Quality of life is very good because income is relatively strong and cost of living is relatively... (read more)Bad neighbors: Have lived here most of my life, however in the last 10-20 years the nice neighborhoods within 5 miles of town have become filled with undesirable people buying these... (read more)Crime: This is a fantastic place to live and work. With that said I believe it sends a message when your area growth since 2000 is 13% yet your Public Safety growth fails in... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 61.72% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 21.92% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 31.32% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.94% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.48% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.35% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.09% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 20.95% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.12% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.78% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.48% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.23% | 0.54% |
61.72% of the people in Rochester, MN are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 21.92% are Catholic; 31.32% are Protestant; 0.94% are LDS; 6.78% are another Christian faith; 0.48% in Rochester, MN are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.23% affilitates with Islam.
Rochester Religion SperlingViews
Nice Small Town: Rochester is a nice small town. Mayo Clinic, 2nd best health care provider in the world is based here. So why move? Winters! It's just plan to... (read more)Grew up in Rochester, will never return.: Rochester was a great place to grow up. Good quality and fairly diverse schools; the town is small enough to bike anywhere in less than 20 minutes.
That said, I will... (read more)Great place to raise kids: Rochester is a great city to raise kids in. Lots of nice parks and bike trails. Good schools. Friendly... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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Voting
46.50% of the people in Rochester, MN are registered as Democrats. 52.21% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.28%.
Rochester Voting SperlingViews
Crime: This is a fantastic place to live and work. With that said I believe it sends a message when your area growth since 2000 is 13% yet your Public Safety growth fails in... (read more)A good place - If you're married with 2.5 kids: I grew up in this area and even spent several years after college in Rochester. Have a family? Great place to be! BUT -- It's really not a great place to be for young... (read more)Rochester, Minnesota; A great place to be from.: Rochester is a great place to be from. There are three major employers in the city, Mayo Clinic, IBM, and Walmart. The cost of living is rising, just like anywhere... (read more)Have an opinion about Rochester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rochester Click Here
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