Question 1

Is Minnetonka, MN or Rochester, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minnetonka, MN is approximately $451,800 and in Rochester, MN it is approximately $270,300 — a difference of $181,500.

Question 2

Is Minnetonka, MN or Rochester, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Minnetonka, MN scores higher on safety. Minnetonka, MN has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Rochester, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minnetonka, MN or Rochester, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, MN is more walkable. Minnetonka, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Rochester, MN has a Walk Score of 20/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minnetonka, MN or Rochester, MN?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, MN has higher-rated schools. Minnetonka, MN has a school rating of 4/10 and Rochester, MN has a rating of 4.4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minnetonka, MN or Rochester, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Minnetonka, MN	Rochester, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$452K	$270K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$134K ✓ Higher income	$86K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	20/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	23 min ✓ Shorter commute	103 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	4/10	4.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenRetirees who value quiet, outdoor livingProfessionals who commute to Minneapolis	remote workersfamiliessmall‑city lifestyle seekers

Minnetonka, MN vs Rochester, MN

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