Rochester, MN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Rochester, Minnesota Summary
Life in Rochester research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rochester over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rochester:
The population in Rochester is 121,638.
The median home value in Rochester is $333,685.
The median income in Rochester is $87,767.
The cost of living in Rochester is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Rochester is $1,316.
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Rochester is 9.1%.
The average high in Rochester is 54.5° and the average low is 35.0°.
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Rochester, MN Crime Report
Crime in Rochester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rochester. Key points include:
There were 2,141 total crimes in Rochester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 1,754.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 162.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 1,592.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rochester is -17.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rochester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,141 | 1,754.4 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 198 | 162.2 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 28 | 22.9 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 125 | 102.4 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,943 | 1,592.2 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 223 | 182.7 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,566 | 1,283.2 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 154 | 126.2 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Rochester, MN Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Rochester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rochester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rochester is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rochester is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rochester is $333,685.
The median income in Rochester is $87,767.
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rochester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rochester | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 94 | 100 | |
Rochester, MN Weather
The average high in Rochester is 54.5° and the average low is 35.0°.
There are 62.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.5 inches of precipitation each year with 49.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.1 |
Average High
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Rochester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rochester
The current population in Rochester is 121,638. The population has increased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121,638 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 120,848 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 119,732 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 117,134 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 115,557 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 113,913 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 112,683 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 111,396 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 110,275 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 109,252 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 108,179 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 106,903 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 105,576 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 104,201 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rochester
Rochester is:
71.5% White with 86,941 White residents.
9.4% African American with 11,408 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 172 American Indian residents.
8.0% Asian with 9,709 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 116 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 480 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 5,238 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 7,574 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 76.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.4% | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 6.2% | 19.0% |
Gender in Rochester
Rochester is 51.4% female with 62,539 female residents.
Rochester is 48.6% male with 59,099 male residents.
| Gender | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rochester for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Rochester completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Rochester completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Rochester completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Rochester completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Rochester completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Rochester completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Rochester completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Rochester completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Rochester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rochester, Minnesota
3.1% of households in Rochester earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Rochester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Rochester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Rochester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Rochester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Rochester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Rochester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Rochester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Rochester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.8% of households in Rochester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
