Rochester, MN metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$347K
↑ 10.2% YoY
Days on Market
63 days
↑ 26.0% YoY
Active Inventory
474
↑ 14.5% YoY
Homes Sold
125
↓ 10.1% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Rochester, MN metro area Market Summary
The Rochester, MN metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $347K, up 10.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 63 days on the market, 26.0% longer than a year ago.
There are 474 homes for sale — 14.5% more than last year. With 3.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 176 new listings were added during this period, down 2.2% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 20.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 14.8% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
65
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Minnesota Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 18% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Rochester, MN metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$350K
Price per Sq Ft
$175
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Months of Supply
3.8
Sold Above List
20.8%
Price Drops
14.8%
New Listings
176
↓ 2.2% YoY
Pending Sales
177
Off Market in 2 Weeks
32.2%
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