The Town FilesRogers, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 13,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $459,700
- Household income
- $158,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.0
Rogers is a city of 13,295 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $459,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 85% of Minnesota towns.
How Rogers ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rogers is worth $459,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $158,750, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,789 a month. 84.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogers | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $459,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,789 | $991 |
| Median household income | $158,750 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rogers
| People | Rogers | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 90.2% |
Weather in Rogers
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 19, 1951 about 2.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 120 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 5, 2019.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Rogers itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Rogers
4 public schools with 4,117 students, about 22.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGERS SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,774 | 27.7 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 1,032 | 27.9 |
| HASSAN ELEMENTARY | K-4 | 661 | 15.7 |
| ROGERS ELEMENTARY | K-4 | 650 | 17.1 |
Towns near Rogers
- Hanover, MN4.8 mi · 3,548 people · home $447,900
- Dayton, MN4.9 mi · 7,262 people · home $511,300
- Corcoran, MN5.3 mi · 6,185 people · home $569,400
- Albertville, MN5.7 mi · 7,896 people · home $343,700
- St. Michael, MN5.8 mi · 18,235 people · home $390,100
- Otsego, MN6.0 mi · 19,966 people · home $396,700
- Maple Grove, MN7.2 mi · 70,253 people · home $418,300
- Ramsey, MN7.8 mi · 27,646 people · home $359,600
Rogers questions
Is Rogers, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogers scores better for retirees than 6% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 15%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Rogers?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogers is valued at $459,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $158,750, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,789 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogers?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Rogers get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 19, 1951. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)