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Cost of Living in Rosemount, MN

Population 27,562 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,640
Median home value$424,100
Median household income$129,625

The median rent in Rosemount, MN is $1,640/month, 28% higher than the Minnesota median and 16% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $424,100, 27% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $129,625 a year, 46% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $65,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,144/mo

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Rosemount vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

RosemountMinnesotaU.S.
Median rent$1,640$1,280$1,413
Median home value$424,100$329,300$332,700
Median household income$129,625$89,062$80,734
Homeownership rate87.4%72.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher51.6%39.4%35.7%
Poverty rate3.0%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.5%4.1%5.2%
Work from home25.1%17.6%15.1%
Median age38.938.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Rosemount, MN?

The median gross rent in Rosemount, MN is $1,640 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Rosemount, MN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $65,600 a year in gross income.

Is Rosemount, MN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 16% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis, MNRent $1,371 · Income $80,846St. Paul, MNRent $1,281 · Income $73,394Rochester, MNRent $1,399 · Income $89,389Bloomington, MNRent $1,561 · Income $93,211Duluth, MNRent $1,087 · Income $68,807Brooklyn Park, MNRent $1,325 · Income $89,891

Cities with a similar cost of living

Hilliard, OHRent $1,632 · Income $128,189South Elgin, ILRent $1,640 · Income $127,203Fishers, INRent $1,611 · Income $130,203Chesterfield, MORent $1,644 · Income $133,037Evans, GARent $1,617 · Income $125,098Friendswood, TXRent $1,688 · Income $126,508

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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