LIFE IN ROCHESTER

The City Behind the Science

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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Benefits of doing business in Rochester

Federally designated MedTech hub

Access to Mayo Clinic core services

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

75 Minute Drive to the Twin Cities

Positioned for success within the Medical Alley

#1

Health technology cluster in the world mn.gov

#1

Best state for Health Care 2023 WalletHub

$1.57B

Secured by Medical Alley companies in 2023  mn.gov

7,407

Companies in Minnesota

$48.5B

State GDP Contribution (10.3%)

$3.8B

Exported Goods Trade Data Monitor

326,301

Sector Employees Lightcast 2023

Mayo Clinic

Destination Medical Center