Best Places to Live in Rochester township, Minnesota

Mid-sized city - Southeastern Minnesota, 45 miles west of Wisconsin and 35 miles north of Iowa. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Rochester township, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Outdoor recreation
-Educated population
-Healthcare

Cons

-Arts & culture
-Entertainment
-Winter climate

Local Listings in Rochester

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$489,900

2209 Weston Pl SW
Bed 4 | Bath 4 | 3366 SqFt

$250,000

2727 Osjor Ct NE
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2976 SqFt

$275,000

1005 11th St SW
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 2964 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Rochester Metro Area

Rochester is a mid-sized commercial and agricultural center with a diverse economy. But its biggest claim to fame is the renowned Mayo Clinic medical research and practice center, which covers some 18 city blocks in the downtown core. This is a major economic driver as well as a strong healthcare presence in the area. Mayo and its related facilities give Rochester the best healthcare statistics and rating in the country, and brings a strong educational presence as well.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
County: Olmsted County
Metro Area: Rochester Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Rochester township
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1006 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rochester township is 2.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rochester township jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester township's cost of living is 57.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rochester township's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Rochester township, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Olmsted county voted Democratic in the last three Presidential elections, after voting Republican in 2000 and 2004. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rochester township's population is 1,624 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 12.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rochester township is $539,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.5%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Rochester township public schools spend $12,776 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Rochester township. More Education

Best Places to Live in Rochester township Rankings

#9	Most Comfortable Summer Cities
#10	Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
#18	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#101	Best Green Cities
#113	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

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Housing Market in Rochester township

It's a good time to buy in Rochester township. Home Appreciation is up 6.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Rochester township Real Estate

The median home price in Rochester township is $539,300. Browse Homes in this Range.

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