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Rogers.
About
Life in Rogers
Rogers is a community of 13,405 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $159,638, median rent runs about $1,800 per month, and median home values are around $459,700. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Rogers at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+17.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rogers: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rogers, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.8%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.0%
of households
Married Couples
66.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.84
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Rogers
In Rogers, rent runs 40% above the MN average, and home values are 40% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,891
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $464,072 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Rogers and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hennepin County, which includes Rogers, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Rogers: Hennepin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hennepin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rogers is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Rogers Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute24.6 min avg
How Rogers residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rogers, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rogers runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,735.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rogers Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Rogers, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Rogers is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Rogers, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Rogers is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rogers has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.6"
Annual Snowfall
35.7"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.80" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.83" |
| Mar | 41°F | 18°F | 1.67" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.04" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.03" |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.61" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.96" |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.71" |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rogers
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rogers's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Maple Grove
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 10 mi away · Anoka
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Coon Rapids
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rogers
Rogers's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rogers (within 15 miles)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
11.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
11.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rogers
Rogers has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
29 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rogers
Rogers Library
21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers
Cities Near Rogers
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rogers FAQ
Is Rogers, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Rogers's median rent is $1,789/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $158,750/year. Median home value is $459,700.
Is Rogers, Minnesota safe?⌄
Rogers's violent crime rate was 54 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1736 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rogers, Minnesota?⌄
Hennepin County, which includes Rogers, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rogers, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Rogers is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,789/month and median household income is $158,750/year. The median home value is $459,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rogers, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Rogers is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from