Rochester, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
121,638
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$87,767
Median Income
$49,727 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$334,408 Zillow
$1,316
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
215
Violent Crime/100K
1,881 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,767 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $1,316/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$287,500
2% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
13% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52,851
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$287,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$334,408
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median List Price
$367,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.4%
Owner-Occupied
34.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,316/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,621/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
61 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
81
Price Drops
19.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Active Inventory
217
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $287,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,408 |
| Median Sale Price | $345,000 |
| Median List Price | $367,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $177 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,316 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,621 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 61 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Homes Sold | 81 |
| Active Inventory | 217 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $177 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 52,851 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
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