At a Glance
Median Income
$127,247
$57,602 per capita
Home Value
$406,100
Zillow: $429,032
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
585/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Rosemount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosemount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosemount a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosemount residents earn a median household income of $127,247 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,602. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosemount is $406,100 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,032. Median rent is $1,614/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Rosemount reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 585/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Rosemount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosemount has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population26,509
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,247
Per Capita$57,602
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$406,100
Rent$1,614
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$429,032
Housing Units9,463
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property585/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary68/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation930 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Rosemount was founded in 1856.
The median home in Rosemount was built in 1999.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.