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Thinking About The Rochester, MN Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Rochester. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

85/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

58,015

Median Home

$270K

Median Income

$86K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 58,015, Rochester is a mid-sized MN city. Median household income is $86K with homes valued around $270K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Rochester, MN. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$270K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

64%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Rochester, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

55901

Area Stats

Pop: 58,015

Home Value: $270K

Rochester Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Rochester — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Saint Paul Area

Home: $375K68 mi away

Minneapolis Area

Home: $357K70 mi away

Osseo Area

Home: $336K87 mi away

Schools Near Rochester

Schools in and around Rochester, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (13)

Bamber Valley Elementary School

Bishop Elementary School

Churchill Elementary School

Elton Hills Elementary School

Folwell Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School

Gage Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School

Longfellow Elementary School

Montessori at Franklin Elementary

Pinewood Elementary School

Rochester Math & Science Elementary

Middle Schools (7)

Lincoln K-8 School

Rochester Beacon Academy

Rochester Math & Science Online

Rochester Math & Science Secondary

Rochester Phoenix Academy

Rochester STEM Academy

RSTEM Online

Private Schools (9)

CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST MIDDLE SCH

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL

KINGDOM KIDS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Rochester stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Rochester and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.