Apartments for rent in Rochester, MN

Rochester, a medium-sized city in Minnesota, has a population of just over 112,000. At an average age of just under 38, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Minnesota. Just 31% of residents rent in Rochester, as most own their homes. The average rent of $993/month is roughly equal to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Rochester: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the labor force in the city. With an average annual income of around $83,000, Rochester workers earn roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in Minnesota. However, Rochester compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Rochester has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, outperforming most cities in Minnesota, Rochester residents know that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car, while public transit is used by only 3% of the city. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.