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Rochester Living

Discover Rochester and Olmsted County: neighborhoods from Pill Hill to Quarry Hill, more than 85 miles of trails, the Mayo Clinic and Destination Medical Center story, schools and the small towns of Byron, Stewartville, Kasson, Pine Island and Oronoco. Each guide is written for real decisions, with sources you can check.

Neighborhoods & Outdoors

A Neighborhood Guide to Rochester, Minnesota

From historic Pill Hill to homes near Silver Lake and Quarry Hill, a practical look at how Rochester's neighborhoods fit together.

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Rochester Parks & Trails: Quarry Hill, Silver Lake, Douglas Trail and More

Quarry Hill, Silver Lake, the Douglas State Trail, Chester Woods and Oxbow Park: the outdoor places that shape life in and around Rochester.

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Small Towns Around Rochester: Byron, Stewartville, Kasson, Pine Island and Oronoco

Byron, Stewartville, Kasson, Pine Island and Oronoco each offer small-town living within easy reach of Rochester. Here's how they compare.

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Acreage & New Construction Around Rochester

Thinking about land or a newer home near Rochester? What to know about wells, septic systems, county permits and building in Olmsted County.

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Moving, Selling & Community

Moving to Rochester for a Mayo Clinic Career

Relocating to Rochester for Mayo Clinic? A friendly guide to the campus, commute, neighborhoods and nearby towns to help you settle in faster.

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Selling Your Rochester Home: A Seller's Guide

A step-by-step guide to selling a home in Rochester and Olmsted County, from Minnesota disclosure rules to prep work that pays off.

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Schools & Community in Rochester

Rochester Public Schools, RCTC, the University of Minnesota Rochester and Winona State University-Rochester: learning at every stage.

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Downtown Rochester & Destination Medical Center

What Destination Medical Center means for downtown Rochester: the plan, Peace Plaza, the Heart of the City and why it matters for homeowners.

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Explore Olmsted County, Piece by Piece

Every city, township and lake around Rochester, drawn to its real boundaries. Tap any area to learn about it.

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Boundaries and lakes: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb (2020; named lakes of 40+ acres). Population and housing: 2020 Census. Area backgrounds: Wikipedia. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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