City vs city
Prior Lake, MN vs Rochester, MN
| Prior Lake | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,832 | 121,638 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Median home value | $429,900 | $287,500 |
| Median rent | $1,548 | $1,316 |
| Household income | $130,278 | $87,767 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 36% | 28% |
| State crime /100k | 1,655 | 1,655 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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