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Overview
Population:186,011
Pop. Change:14%
State: Minnesota
Metro Area:Rochester Metro Area
County:Olmsted, Wabasha, ... 3 more
City:Rochester, Kasson, ... 68 more
Zip Code:55901, 55904, ... 25 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Rochester's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about the Rochester, Minnesota Metro Area

As of 2012, Rochester Metro Area's population is 186,011 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.87 percent.

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The median home cost in Rochester Metro Area is $117,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.07 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester Metro Area's cost of living is 2.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Rochester Metro Area public schools spend $4,743 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17.5 students per teacher in Rochester Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Rochester Metro Area is 4.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rochester Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.53 percent.


Ranked #10 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #18 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #101 Best Green Cities
Ranked #113 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #144 2005 Best Places to Live
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Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Rochester Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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