Your next big move belongs Downtown.
Downtown Rochester is a vibrant, walkable city center where healthcare, talent, culture, and civic life converge. Whether you are launching a storefront, piloting a new service or expanding your existing operations, Downtown offers exceptional market access, strong civic partnerships and a supportive business community.
Why Downtown?
Do business with millions of visitors each year, a majority who come Downtown to receive care
Serve thousands of daily employees who work in Downtown Rochester for Mayo Clinic, Minnesota's largest employer
Harness the excitement and the unprecedented public investment in the Destination Medical Center initiative, a global effort to make Rochester the beating heart of all things healthcare
The Potential of Downtown
Rochester MSA population (including Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore, and Wabasha counties): 232,290
Median household income: $87,767
Available labor force: 136,724
Walkability: 8,653 people live within a 20 minute walk to Downtown (source: smappen.com)
Bikeability: 45,627 people live within a 20 minute bike ride to Downtown (source: smappen.com)
Air travelers: Rochester has an international airport that welcomed 200,000 travelers last year alone! This is the only other international airport in Minnesota outside of MSP.
Dive in Deeper
Why downtown? Explore the facts and figures behind what makes downtown Rochester such an attractive place to do business.
Downtown Next Door: Retail Popups: Transforms vacant storefronts into vibrant destinations and bring new products, experiences, and energy to the heart of Rochester.
Business Resources: From business planning and idea validation, to financial assistance and permitting, get the help you need to successfully launch or grow your business in our community.
Available Properties: Whether you are looking to lease or buy, there are ample opportunities to find your ideal business location or unique development opportunity in downtown Rochester.