Resident Life
Life in Rochester
Rochester is consistently recognized as one of the best cities to live in the U.S. Residents love the small town safety and conveniences paired with an array of diverse restaurants, entertainment venues, recreation spots, and activities for both families and young professionals.
Here, commutes are measured in minutes instead of hours and it's almost unheard of to sit at a traffic signal beyond one cycle. Diversity is celebrated, people are friendly and welcoming, and the cost of living is relatively low. With live concerts, craft breweries, and over 3, 500 acres of parks and trails, it's never hard to find something to do. Visit Experience Rochester to learn more.
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Video: Living in Rochester, Minnesota
I feel safe living in Rochester. I can take a nice walk without worrying about it being passed sunset time. Strangers would greet each other warmly on the street. Rochester is a typical example of Minnesota-nice.
Xueyan Tang, Ph.D.
Physics resident
Rochester has been a good city to live in. I live close enough to downtown to walk to many different restaurants and parks. There is a good variety of restaurants in Rochester. The city has a lot of great bike trails and bike lanes, which I have taken advantage of.
Jamison Brooks, Ph.D.
Physics resident
A day in the life photo gallery
Explore a few ways residents maintain balance between work responsibilities and hobbies, family, and friends outside of the clinic.
