What are the schools like in Rosemount, MN?

Rosemount is served primarily by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Rosemount?

The median household income in Rosemount, MN is $127,252 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Rosemount, MN?

Rosemount has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.0 inches.

Rosemount, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rosemount, MN affordable or expensive?

Rosemount's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rosemount is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,500 and the median rent is $1,521 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rosemount, MN?

Rosemount has a violent crime rate of 56.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 499.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rosemount, MN a Good Place to Live?

Rosemount is a small city of 25,993 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $127,252 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Rosemount stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rosemount is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rosemount city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Rosemount's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rosemount costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rosemount, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,252	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rosemount's violent crime rate is 56.7 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.7 /100k

Property Crime

499.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rosemount is served primarily by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rosemount, MN	National Avg
School District	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rosemount sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 34.1 inches of annual precipitation and 41.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rosemount, MN
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	34.1"
Annual Snowfall	41.0"

Demographics

Metric	Rosemount, MN	National Avg
Population	25,993	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Rosemount

Rosemount, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55068

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosemount, MN affordable or expensive?

Rosemount's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rosemount roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,500 and median rent is $1,521/month.

What is the crime rate in Rosemount, MN?

Rosemount's violent crime rate is 56.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 499.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rosemount?

Public schools in Rosemount are operated by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN. The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rosemount, MN a good place to live?

Rosemount, MN has a population of 25,993, a median household income of $127,252, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rosemount?

Rosemount averages 22.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.1 inches with about 41.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rosemount?

Rosemount, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55068.

What is the population of Rosemount?

The population of Rosemount, Minnesota is 25,993 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rosemount?

Key numbers for living in Rosemount: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $378,500, median household income $127,252, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosemount side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.