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Rochester, MN

Founded 1854Olmsted CountyElev. 1,030 m
Population
121,638
Median home
$287,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
54
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Rochester

Rochester is a city in Minnesota with about 121,638 residents. Rochester was founded in 1854 and sits in Olmsted County, and is nicknamed "Roch". The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $87,767. Homes carry a median value of $287,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.5%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
121,638
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$87,767
Per-capita income
$49,727
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
94.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
17.2 min
Work from home
12.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black9.4%
Asian8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts56%
Service15.2%
Sales & office15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving8.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$287,500
Median gross rent
$1,316/mo
Owner-occupied
65.4%
Median year built
1987
Households
50,658
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rochester has 54 public schools — 21 elementary, 6 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading34%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALC SUMMER CREDIT RECOVERYHighGrades 6–12
Care & Treatment at ESCHighGrades 5–12
CENTURY SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 8–12
CREDIT RECOVERYHighGrades 9–12
JOHN MARSHALL SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 8–12
LEAP Launching Emerging Adults PrgHighGrades 9–12
Mayo Senior HighHighGrades 8–12
P-TECH 535HighGrades 9–12
Project Search Mayo ClinicHighGrades 12–12
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)HighGrades 11–12
Rochester ALC Recovery ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Rochester Alternative Learning CntrHighGrades 6–12
Rochester Beacon AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
ROCHESTER STEM ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime57% below national
Rochester167
Minnesota264
United States386
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% below national
Rochester1,613
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rochester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rochester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Olmsted County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rochester is in Olmsted County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rochester was founded in 1854 and sits in Olmsted County, nicknamed “Roch”. Elevation ~1,030 m.

Population trend
123K106K121,63820102024
Map of Rochester
Rochester, MN
Where Rochester is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn Park
Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Mayo Clinic BuildingsAvalon HotelChateau Dodge TheatreMayo, Dr. William J., HousePierce HouseRochester Public LibraryWhiting, Timothy A., HouseRochester Armory
Notable people from Rochester
Lea ThompsonBethanie Mattek-SandsSheree J. WilsonMackenzie LittleEric ButoracMichael C. BurgessSada JacobsonJohn CulverJosé ArgüellesGreg Mortenson
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Nearby cities
Austin (34 mi)Owatonna (38 mi)Winona (40 mi)Faribault (44 mi)Farmington (56 mi)Rosemount (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rochester, MN (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rochester, Minnesota.

Angel Rodriguez, 34
Rochester · 55904
Joseph Patrick Martin, 61
Rochester · 55901
Juan Thompson, 45
Rochester · 55901
Michael Dean Brown, 65
Rochester · Olmsted County · 55904
AKA Mike Dean Brown
Robert Martinez, 42ABSCONDER
Rochester · Olmsted County · 55904
AKA Martinez Robert

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rochester — frequently asked

What is the population of Rochester, Minnesota?
Rochester has a population of about 121,638, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rochester?
The median home value in Rochester is $287,500, and the median gross rent is $1,316/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rochester safe? What is the crime rate?
Rochester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 167 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rochester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Olmsted County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Rochester?
Rochester has 54 public schools (21 elementary, 6 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rochester?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Rochester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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