Rochester's excellent health care, low crime rate, variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, low unemployment rate, and tradition of compassion and volunteerism - all welcome new residents to the area. Rochester's strong economy is built around health care, cutting-edge technology, the hospitality industry, agriculture, and agribusiness. As home to Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, the city has developed into an economic growth center and the cultural hub of southeastern Minnesota.

Rochester's Strengths

• expanding economy
• excellent health care
• low crime rate
• variety of cultural and recreational opportunities
• low unemployment rate
• strong community volunteer base

Healthy Economy

Rochester's strong economy is built around health care, cutting edge technology, agriculture, and a superb workforce. As home to Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, the city has developed into the economic growth center and cultural hub for southeastern Minnesota.

World Renowned Health Care

Mayo Clinic is the world's first multispecialty group practice. Founded by Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his two sons at the turn of the century, Mayo Clinic now employs more than 27,000 people.

IBM and Technology

The computer industry also thrives here. IBM employs more than 5,000 workers. Contract electronics manufacturing like Pemstar and others call Rochester home as well as software companies like Centerfield Technology.

Good Living

Add these benefits to a low crime rate and an exceptional school system, and it's easy to see why Money magazine consistently rates Rochester among the nation's top three places to live. With parks, trout streams, Amish farms and the Twin Cities just 80 miles away, Rochester dwellers have the best of town and country.