What does housing cost in Rochester in 2026?

Housing in Rochester runs to about €1,125 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Rochester?

Asking rent in Rochester stands at 1,316 €/month.

What are property prices in Rochester?

To buy in Rochester, expect 287,500 €.

Cost of Living in Rochester, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Rochester — 2026

Rochester has 121,638 residents and lies in Minnesota. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,125 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 245,747 €. Median income is 75,021 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 18% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Rochester

Rent

Median rent: 1,125 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 245,747 €

Income

Median household income: 75,021 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,577 €/year

Quality of life — Rochester

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,6 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

8,9 %

Cities near Rochester

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