About Rochester, MN
Rochester, MN
Rochester, Minnesota, has an energy, culture and quality of life that is distinctively its own. As host to more than 1.5 million visitors a year, Rochester welcomes people from around the world. Many of the people who visit—professionals, parents, and young people—choose to relocate here for the unique blend of qualities that makes it possible to balance personal and professional life.
Even as it grows, Rochester maintains the feel of a closely-knit community, due largely to the investment of its citizens. There are numerous opportunities to become part of the community through service, faith-based and humanitarian organizations, community performing arts programs, and city-sponsored sporting and recreational activities for adults and children.
Rochester's many positive attributes, such as an affordable cost-of-living, excellent schools and continued growth, bring national attention to its quality of life. Rochester is often recognized by many publications as one of the best places to live. Olmsted County and the City of Rochester were also recognized as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" due to the many youth programs and organizations available. It is little wonder that Mayo Clinic as an organization flourishes in this community and that its employees are proud to call it their home.
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, Florida's River City located at the mouth of the St. Johns, is full of exciting opportunities. The bustling metropolitan area is home to 1 million residents. Nearly surrounded by water, the city has three major beachfront communities along many miles of golden Atlantic beaches to the East. Many properties are waterfront or waterview. Residents of Jacksonville enjoy beautiful weather year-round, and can find a wide variety of entertainment, outdoor activities and art venues at their doorstep.
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun (Greater Phoenix) is a metropolitan area of 3.7 million people with a wealth of activities.
Cultural and recreational opportunities abound in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. It has a nationally recognized park system, championship golf courses, tennis courts, and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Several lakes just north of Scottsdale are popular places for weekend fishing and boating.
Scottsdale is one of the world's foremost art communities, and is home to 120 art galleries. The Scottsdale Center for the Arts hosts exhibits, music, and performances, live adult and children's theatre, and outdoor concerts and festivals year-round.
Sports fans will find collegiate and professional football, basketball, baseball and hockey teams in the Phoenix area. Regional attractions include rafting in the Grand Canyon and snow skiing two hours away, near Flagstaff. Various vacation opportunities are nearby in California, Nevada, Mexico and the ski resorts of northern Arizona and the western Rocky Mountains.
There are 25 public and private schools and a community college within the city limits. Arizona State University is nearby.
The primary Mayo Clinic campuses are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, just two of the many cities that make up Greater Phoenix, situated in Maricopa County.
