About Rochester, MN

Rochester - A Great Place to Live

Rochester is located in southeast Minnesota and has a population of 97,191, which makes it the third-largest city in Minnesota. It was founded in 1854 by George Head, and officially named the county seat of Olmstead in 1857. In 1883, a tornado demolished much of Rochester, leaving 37 dead and several thousand wounded. Dr. William Mayo helped raise over $60,000 to help build the St. Marys Hospital in 1889.

Attractions - Things to See in Rochester

Rochester is probably best known for the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic is an internationally renowned medical practice and is ranked second behind Johns Hopkins among the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rochester is the first and largest of all the Mayo Clinics, but they also have practices in Jacksonville, Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

Because of the city's average cost of living, Rochester apartments are very affordable. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $425, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $1250. The average cost for apartments in the city area is $805, which is above the national average.