Best Places to Live in Rochester Metro Area, Minnesota

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

Rochester, MN Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Outdoor recreation
Educated population
Healthcare

Cons
Arts & culture
Entertainment
Winter climate

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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Country: United States
State: Minnesota
County:
Metro Area: Rochester Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

City: Rochester, Kasson, 105 total
Zip Codes: 55901, 55904, 55902, 55906, 55976, 55041, 55920, 55944, 55923, 55964, 37 total
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1006 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rochester Metro Area is 2.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rochester Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester Metro Area's cost of living is 9.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rochester Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

The Rochester metro area voted Republican in three of the last five Presidential elections, voting Democratic in 2008 and 2012. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rochester Metro Area's population is 214,485 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 5.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rochester Metro Area is Real Estate: $196,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.0%.

SCHOOLS

Rochester Metro Area public schools spend $12,158 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Rochester Metro Area. More Education

Best Places to Live in Rochester 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

It's a good time to buy in Rochester. Home Appreciation is up 7.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rochester is $196,000.

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ZIP CODES IN ROCHESTER METRO AREA, MINNESOTA

55901, 55904, 55902, 55906, 55976, 55041, 55920, 55944, 55923, 55964, 37 total

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