Community Info

Community Information
Rochester, Minnesota

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Rochester, Minnesota, has an energy, culture and quality of life that is distinctively its own. As host to more than 1.5 million visitors a year, Rochester welcomes people from around the world. Many of the people who visit — professionals, parents, and young people— choose to relocate here for the blend of qualities that makes it possible to balance personal and professional life. 

• In 2006, Rochester was the fastest growing city in Minnesota, and is currently the third largest city (95,000) in the state.
• Rochester has consistently ranked high on MONEY Magazine's "Best Places to Live" list.
• Rochester provides its residents a low cost of living compared to the U.S. average, a thriving economy bolstered by steady job growth, and many amenities of a larger metropolitan area.
• Rochester is recognized as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" due to the many youth programs and organizations available.
• Nearby communities such as Byron, Kasson, Stewartville and Pine Island attract many Mayo staff with their small-town appeal.