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Rochester, MN

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The third largest city in Minnesota boasts nature-loving and medical amenities.

Nature Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient

Rochester is the third largest city in Minnesota and best known for housing the Mayo Clinic, a destination medical center and the core of Rochester’s economy. Situated alongside the south fork of the Zumbro River, Rochester offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with access to numerous parks and trails. Some of the most frequented parks and trails in Rochester are Quarry Hill Park, Foster Arend Park, and the Douglas State Trail.

Golfers have their choice of several courses to practice their game, with Rochester being home to Eastwood Golf Course, Northern Hills Golf Course, Soldiers Field Golf Course, and Rochester Golf and Country Club. Salem Glen Winery and the weeklong summer celebration of Rochesterfest also provide ample opportunities to savor the scenic outdoors and socialize in Rochester.

The arts and culinary scenes are on the rise in Rochester. This is most evident during Thursdays on First and 3rd Summer Market and Music Festival, in which local restaurants and artists set up booths along First Avenue uniting the community in Downtown Rochester.

Located about an hour from Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Rochester is accessible to U.S. Routes 14, 52, and 63 as well as Interstate 90. The additional presence of Rochester International Airport allows for simple travels and commutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rochester, MN is $1,230 for a studio, $1,423 for one bedroom, $1,634 for two bedrooms, and $1,951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,423/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$2,061/month
1,548 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,045/month
1,095 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Rochester, MN is 0.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rochester is 5.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,230 - $1,951. You can expect to pay 2.1% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School

Public

Grades K-8

469 Students

8
out of 10

George W. Gibbs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

730 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

7
out of 10

Folwell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

315 Students

7
out of 10

Bamber Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School

Public

Grades K-8

469 Students

8
out of 10

Mayo Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,862 Students

7
out of 10

Century Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,698 Students

6
out of 10

John Marshall Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,573 Students

5
out of 10

Willow Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

890 Students

4
out of 10

Mayo Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,862 Students

7
out of 10

Century Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,698 Students

6
out of 10

John Marshall Senior High

Public

Grades 8-12

1,573 Students

5
out of 10

Rochester Phoenix Academy

Public

Grades K-12

67 Students

Rating Unavailable

Special Education Esy

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Quarry Hill Nature Center

Airports

  • Rochester International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.