There are 11 independent living communities serving Rochester, Minnesota. This includes 7 communities in Rochester and 4 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Minnesota range from $16 to $132, with an average expense running approximately $62. The per month expense averages around $1,871 and ranges between $476 and $3,960. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $22,456, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Rochester, MN can range from $1,139 per month up to $3,300 per month, with a median cost of about $1,854 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $22,242.
Located in Olmsted County, Rochester is a medium sized city in Minnesota. It is the 3rd largest city in Minnesota. The encompassing area is home to 157,778 residents, but there are 117,815 residing in the city itself. The 55+ community represents approximately 24% of the overall population.
Rochester has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The mean housing price in the city is $184,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $211,500. Rochester has a low unemployment rate of about 4.17%. The city's mean household income is $66,000 ($34,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota.
Rochester has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Rochester has a low crime rate and better than average air quality.