Apple Valley, MN vs Rochester, MN

Apple Valley, MN vs Rochester, MN: What the data shows

Apple Valley, MN is in Apple Valley, MN while Rochester, MN is in Rochester, MN — both in the same state. On home prices, Rochester, MN is the more affordable option at $270,300 median — $63,000 less than Apple Valley, MN's $333,300. WYLT rates Apple Valley, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Rochester, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Apple Valley, MN has the stronger safety profile of the two. Apple Valley, MN has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Rochester, MN has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Apple Valley, MN has Low flood risk and Rochester, MN has Low flood risk.

Rochester, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Apple Valley, MN scores 9/100 (car-dependent) versus Rochester, MN's 20/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Rochester, MN has the higher school rating — Apple Valley, MN rates 4.3/10 and Rochester, MN rates 4.4/10.