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Rochester, MN metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Rochester, MN metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-10.852
Inventory Health25%
-13.137
Affordability20%
45
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
58

Where is Rochester, MN metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Rochester, MN metro area is classified as Decliningcooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Rochester, MN metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$350K▲ +6.1%
Median Days on Market18 days▲ +5.9%
Months of Supply2.1▲ +5%
Homes for Sale646▲ +4.7%
Homes Sold310▲ +2.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$188▲ +6.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%-0.4%

How has Rochester, MN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 48
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochester, MN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Rochester, MN metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Rochester, MN metro area?

The median sale price in Rochester, MN metro area is $350K, having risen 6.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Rochester, MN metro area?

Rochester, MN metro area scores 45 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Rochester, MN metro area's Alpha Score?

Rochester, MN metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (58/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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