Rochester, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
117,134
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$219,400
Median Income
$76,034
Median Rent
$1,044
Rochester SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Rochester, MN Crime Report
2,614
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,172.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-7.41%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,614 | 2,172.3 | 2,402.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 300 | 249.3 | 277.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 44 | 36.6 | 68.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 177 | 147.1 | 166.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,314 | 1,922.9 | 2,124.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 332 | 275.9 | 307.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,828 | 1,519.1 | 1,567.8 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 154 | 128.0 | 250.0 | 246.0 |
Rochester, MN Cost Of Living
95
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rochester | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
Rochester, MN Photos
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Rochester Articles
Rankings for Rochester in Minnesota
Map Of Rochester, MN
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Population over time in Rochester
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 117,134 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 113,913 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 112,683 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 111,396 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 110,275 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 109,252 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 108,179 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 106,903 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 105,576 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 104,201 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rochester
| Race | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 79.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.4% | 6.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 5.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rochester
| Gender | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rochester for adults over 25
| Education | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rochester, Minnesota
| Income | Rochester | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 8.5% | 8.3% |
