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Rosemount.
About
Life in Rosemount
This is a solidly established suburb where you'll find good schools, stable employment, and a real sense of community investment—the kind of place where the high school marching band actually wins national championships and people show up for 10-day festivals. The median household income is strong at over $127k, unemployment is low at 3.2%, and home values around $424k reflect a stable, desirable market. That said, you're looking at a 28-minute commute on average to reach job centers in Minneapolis-St.
Rosemount at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+24.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Rosemount: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rosemount, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (10.6%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.5%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
65.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 28% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Rosemount
In Rosemount, rent runs 28% above the MN average, and home values are 29% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,932
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $430,575 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Rosemount and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rosemount is 0.7 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rosemount 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
Commute28.1 min avg
How Rosemount residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rosemount, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rosemount runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
59.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
451
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rosemount Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dakota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dakota County, which includes Rosemount, the most common type is hail, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 18 | Hail | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $153,700 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $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
Dakota County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dakota County, which includes Rosemount, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Dakota County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rosemount has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 3°F | 0.96" |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.90" |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.80" |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.10" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.88" |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.43" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 42°F | 23°F | 1.71" |
| Dec | 28°F | 11°F | 1.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rosemount
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rosemount's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Burnsville
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Woodbury
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Minneapolis
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.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rosemount
Rosemount's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rosemount
Dakota County Technical College
Public · 2-year · 2,168 students · in-state tuition $6,909 · 52% graduate · median earnings $56,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
14.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,473 students · in-state tuition $53,214 · 57% graduate · median earnings $64,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,193 students · in-state tuition $6,583 · 28% graduate · median earnings $56,727 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rosemount
Rosemount has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
14 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rosemount
Rosemount: Robert Trail Library
14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount
Cities Near Rosemount
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rosemount FAQ
Is Rosemount, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Rosemount's median rent is $1,640/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $129,625/year. Median home value is $424,100.
Is Rosemount, Minnesota safe?⌄
Rosemount's violent crime rate was 60 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 451 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rosemount, Minnesota?⌄
Rosemount has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rosemount, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Rosemount is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,640/month and median household income is $129,625/year. The median home value is $424,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rosemount, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Rosemount is 28 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