Providing the setting for “America’s City for Health,” Rochester is bustling with local culture and cuisine, community involvement, education and the arts. At One and Two Discovery Square, every day brings a perfect balance of work, collaboration, and incredible amenities at your fingertips. From a diverse range of dining options, including casual lunch favorites and upscale restaurants, to a variety of accommodation choices for traveling guests, everything you need is steps away.
Top 100
Best Places to Live in the U.S.
2024, livability.com
5% Lower
Rochester’s housing expenses compared to the national average
2024, payscale.com
17 Minutes
Average commute time for people in Rochester, MN
2022, datausa.io
$83,973
Median household income in Rochester, MN
2022, datausa.io
40.3%
Population of Rochester’s workforce in healthcare & social assistance
2022, Census Bureau
Neighborhood Talent + Access
Steps Away from 1.5M+ SF of the World’s Leading Research and Clinical Labs
Rochester, Minnesota, home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, is a thriving hub of medical excellence. With a highly educated population of 218,000, it boasts an impressive concentration of healthcare professionals, including over 7,000 MDs and PhDs. The city’s Discovery Square district serves as a central hub for innovation, attracting researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, making Rochester an ideal location for healthcare partnerships and cutting-edge collaborations. Rochester is a global destination for health and wellness, serving more than 2 million patients a year.
65K
Workforce Population
2022 Census Bureau
#1
City for doing business in Minnesota
2023 Swyftfilings.com
#1
Health technology cluster for innovation
Medical Alley Innovation Report
2.26%
Year-over-year growth
Medical Alley Innovation Report
45
Two and four-year higher education institutes in the area
Major Investments to Fuel the Growth
Mayo Clinic: $3.5B over 20 years
Private Investments: $2.1B over 20 years
State of Minnesota: $585M over 20 years
University Access
Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State University
North Central University
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
University of North Western – St. Paul
University of St. Thomas
Rochester
Augsburg University
Cardinal Stritch University
College of St. Scholastica
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Rochester
Winona State University – Rochester
Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
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Extremely high density of world class health care industry resources
MedTech 3.0
Minnesota MedTech 3.0 (MMT3.0) is designated one of the America’s leading technology hubs in a national competition held by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Opportunity Zone
Tax Exclusion on Future Gains Permanent exclusion on tax on future gains if investment is held for ten years
Depreciation Recapture Tax Exclusion Permanent exclusion of depreciation recapture tax if investment is held for ten years
Capital Gains Deferral Deferral of eligible capital gains until December 31, 2026 – Bipartisan legislation may extend time frame
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All within reach
5 Minute Drive to US-14
6 Minute Drive to US-52 and US-63
13 Minute Drive to I-90
14 Minute Drive to Rochester International Airport