Moving to Rochester, MN
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Mayo Clinic city with stable medical-economy jobs, cheap craftsman homes, and a downtown built around the hospital.
- Population: 121,395
- Median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $750-$2,400
- Popular neighborhoods: Kutzky Park, Pill Hill, Folwell, Sunset Terrace, Cascade Lake
Mayo staff turnover drives a constant move-in cycle, so movers stay busy but available. Avoid the first week of July when residents rotate.
Climate: Cold snowy winters, hot humid summers.
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