Rochester city, Minnesota
2017 Population Estimates
115,733
Source: Vintage 2017 Population Estimates
Median Household Income
$ 65,195
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons in poverty, percent
10.7 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Educational Attainment: Percent high school graduate or higher
93.7 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons without health insurance, percent
5.7 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Median Housing Value
$ 167,800
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Total Housing Units
46,861
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Number of Companies
8,900
Source: 2012 Survey of Business Owners: Company Summary
Male Median Income
$ 39,659
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Female Median Income
$ 29,466
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Veterans
6,534

Moving Specifics

Registering your Car: Upon your arrival in Minnesota after moving to the state permanently, you have a total of 60 days to update your registration and have your vehicle registered in the state before you may be required to pay a penalty. (Helpful Link: Minnesota DMV)
Obtaining a Minnesota Driver’s License: A Minnesota Driver’s License can be obtained at any Minnesota DMV location. The state requires new Minnesota residents to update their license from their previous state to a Minnesota driver’s license by completing a written test and a vision test. If your existing out-of-state license has been expired for longer than a year, you will also be required to take a road test as well.
Real Estate: The average listing price for homes in Minnesota is $253,761, while the median sales price is just over $196,812. The Minnesota Association of Realtors is the official real estate resource for the state of Minnesota.
Moving and Storage: If you are looking for a moving company or storage facility to help you with anything, you should check to make sure the company is registered with the United States Department of Transportation or with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (Helpful Link: Minnesota State Moving Resource Page)