BANDSTLOUIS, 2006
Rosemount’s story
170 years in pictures
Census counts: 116 in 1880, 25,650 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1874 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1856Rosemount is settled
Photo: Hourick · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
31,881
2025 Census estimate · +24.3% since 2020
Typical home
$431K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$130K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
7,635
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#13 of 271 in MN
Why does Rosemount grade so well?
Rosemount is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, 13th of 271 graded towns in Minnesota. The median household earns $130K, residents are healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 85% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C+, is in cost of living. Rosemount is home to Dakota County Technical College. 52% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Rosemount, above both the Minnesota town median (33%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). The biggest park or preserve is Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area, at 838 acres.
What makes Rosemount stand out
Where Rosemount beats most towns.
A growing town
Rosemount has grown 46% since 2010
21,874 counted in 2010 and 25,650 in 2020; an estimated 31,881 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 24.3% since 2020, after 17.3% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Rosemount grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Rosemount is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthM Health Fairview Ridges Hospital 10.1 miles awayAOpen →SafetyAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 2.3% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landA−Open →History6 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 82° summer afternoons, 41″ of snow–Open →Housing market46 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.9–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 78 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 69 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rosemount. Close and well known come first.
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
18 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
19 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
11 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
12 mi LandmarkFort SnellingSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rosemount: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rosemount, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRosemount water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDakota County ElectionsDakota County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code5506855068 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rosemount.
Rosemount reports less crime than Cottage Grove or any other graded neighbor, owes part of its health edge to its incomes and gets more snow than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
HealthA
Rosemount’s grade for health is an A
Against the 4,585 U.S. towns with household incomes like Rosemount’s, it is healthier than 75%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
28% of Rosemount adults sleep under 7 hours. Rosemount beats the Minnesota average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 10% of Rosemount adults report frequent physical distress.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Rosemount | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4% | 5.4% |
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
10.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
84th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Rosemount beat 77% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district. Three of its 15 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Rosemount Senior High, with 2,364 students.
77%of MN districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,141 | B+ |
| Rosemount Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,364 | A− |
| Shannon Park ElementaryTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 508 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Rosemount’s grade for safety is an A
Its A tops all 3 graded towns on its borders; Cottage Grove (A−) comes closest. Violent crime is rare: 19 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Rosemount’s property crime rate is 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
85%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.5 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rosemount0.6
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rosemount4.5
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
85th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
84th
percentile among MN towns
19
violent crimes reported in 2025
144
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
#121for trails in MN
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
3.5%
conserved · 773 of 22,392 acres
17 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Spring Lake Park Reserve | 2.7 mi | 257 |
| 2. Carroll's Woods | 1.6 mi | 98 |
| 3. Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area | — | 838 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Rosemount’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Rosemount for work: only 7% work in town. 25% of workers work from home in Rosemount. Since 2013, Rosemount has added 1,085 jobs, to 7,635 in 2023.
7%work in town
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 25% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $130,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Rosemount7%
Minneapolis12%
Eagan10%
St. Paul9%
Bloomington6%
13 mi
median commute distance
7,635
jobs based in Rosemount
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
The typical home in Rosemount is valued at about $431K
The typical Rosemount home is worth about $431,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% above the Minnesota typical home. The median rent in Rosemount is $1,640 a month.
$431KZillow home value
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,640 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Rosemount$431K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
46
days on market
100.1%
sale-to-list price
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
50
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Rosemount has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Farmington 3 Nw weather station, 7 miles away, records that 41 inches of snow fall in a normal winter: more than most of the country, but less than 80% of Minnesota places with climate records. July afternoons average 82.1°: cooler than most of the country, but hotter than 77% of Minnesota places with climate records; January nights average 7.1°.
Rosemount has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
41″snow a winter
| Rosemount | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 7°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Rosemount faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Rosemount.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 1998
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rosemount
20pages on Rosemount
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 77% of MN districts · 15 schoolsSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than MN on 15 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$431K typical home · up 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteA+$130K median household income · 7,635 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
12 within 15 miles of the center of Rosemount
Dakota County Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · RosemountIn town$6,679 in-state tuitionInver Hills Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Inver Grove Heights5.8 mi$6,146 in-state tuitionMetropolitan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Paul14.6 mi$9,840 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Rosemount residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
College town
Dakota County Technical College calls Rosemount home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Famous people from Rosemount
6 notable people were born in Rosemount.
About Rosemount
City in Minnesota, United States
Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States, on the southern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The population was 25,650 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1856
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- ZIP code
- 55068
- Area code
- 651
Rosemount’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Rosemount.
At #13 in MN, it grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Cottage Grove (A) comes closest.
Apple ValleyEmpireNininger TownshipCottage GroveCoatesInver Grove HeightsRosemount
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount | #13 | A+ | C+ | A | A− | A |
| Apple Valley | #143 | A− | C | C+ | A− | A− |
| Empire | — | — | B+ | — | A− | — |
| Nininger Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cottage Grove | #50 | A | C | A− | A− | A |
| Coates | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inver Grove Heights | #89 | A | C+ | C+ | B+ | A |
Empire reports no FBI crime data of its own. Empire, Nininger Township and Coates aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Rosemount with a neighbor →
Questions about Rosemount
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosemount, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Rosemount grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #13 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A for health, A for safety and A− for schools.
Is Rosemount, MN expensive?
That is 4.3 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Rosemount, MN known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Payton Otterdahl and Lona Williams.