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Rochester, MN

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Rochester.

Population: 135,035 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rochester, MN is $378,571 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,125 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,669/month. 50 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$378,571

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$378,571
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$378,571
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,125
Median list price
$346,213
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
542
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
204

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,669/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
50
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
5
High schools
17
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROCHESTER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY, ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMY
Schools include
BISHOP ELEMENTARY, ELTON HILLS ELEMENTARY, GAGE ELEMENTARY, HOOVER ELEMENTARY, SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A19
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.7°F
Average high
63.7°F
Average low
51.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
31.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,513
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,015

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Trygstad Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rochester International Airport (RST) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
86
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-300 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
30.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,610
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,461
Average weekly wage
$1,472
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
306

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RochesterState medianUS median
Median home value$378,571$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$281,125$315,500$325,000
Median days on market59 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,669/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,610$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rochester, MN?
$378,571.
What is the median sale price in Rochester, MN?
$281,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochester, MN?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Rochester, MN?
Typical rent: $1,669/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rochester, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Rochester, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A19; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Rochester, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rochester, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rochester, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rochester, MN?
50 schools (20 elementary, 5 middle, 17 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rochester, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rochester, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rochester, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Rochester

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