The population of Rochester, MN was estimated to be 125,000 in 2022. The median age of the Rochester population is 35.9.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rochester, MN is about 4% higher than the national average. The median household income in Rochester is $76,034.
Rochester, MN Education
High School Graduate: 19%
Some College: 17%
Associates Degree: 12%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 51%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 72%
High School Graduate: 78%
Some College: 86%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 89%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 10%
High School Graduate: 3%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Rochester, MN. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Olmsted
Rochester Job Market
Rochester is the third-largest city in Minnesota with a population of over 120,000. Top industries in Rochester include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Rochester is growing steadily, driven primarily by the city's largest employer the Mayo Clinic. People like working in Rochester because of the city's diversity, it's small-town feel, and its proximity to big cities such as Minneapolis and Chicago. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are higher in Rochester than in the rest of the US, especially healthcare workers.