Rankings & Recognitions
Experience Rochester MN National Recognition
#1 ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live' 2017 + 2016 - Livability.com, a national website that ranks quality of life amenities of America's small and mid-sized cities.
#1 ‘The 25 Healthiest Cities in America' 2016 - 24/7 Wall St., a website that provides analysis and commentary for U.S. & global equity investors.
#1 out of 10 Happiest Mid-Sized Cities In America 2014 - Movoto.com, a full-service brokerage that handles every aspect of real estate.
#1 ‘Best City for Women in the Workforce' 2016 - NerdWallet, a website offering financial tools and objective advice to help people understand their options and make the best possible decisions.
#1 'Best City for Working Women' 2016 - SmartAsset, a website that provides personal finance advice and research
Mayo Clinic ranked as Best Hospital 2017-18 by U.S. News & World Report. Also ranked Best Hospital in 2016-17.
Minnesota is #3 in "America's Top States for Business 2017" by CNBC. Minnesota has placed in the Top Ten for nine of 11 years the study has been.
#2 'Best Cities for Children' 2017 - SmartAsset, a website that provides personal finance advice and research
#5 '10 Best Cities for Living the American Dream' 2017 - SmartAsset, a website that provides personal finance advice and research
#6 ‘10 Most Affordable Cities for Homebuyers' 2012 - CNNMoney.com, a website that covers everything from personal finance, autos and small business to the economy, markets and innovation.
#6 ‘10 Best Cities for the Next Decade' 2010 - Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
#9 ‘Top 50 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs' 2017 - Livability.com
#9 ‘America's Best Employers' Mayo Clinic 2016 - Forbes.com, a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
#10 'Most Livable Mid-Sized Cities in the U.S,' 2017 - SmartAsset, a website that provides personal finance advice and research
#12 ‘Best Towns in America for Hunters and Fisherman' 2010 - Outdoor Life Magazine
‘Top 10 Affordable Places to Live' 2016 + 2015 - Livability.com
‘Top 50 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs' 2016 - Livability.com
‘Top 10 Best States for Business and Careers' - Forbes.com
‘One of the 10 Easiest Cities to Find a Job' 2017 - ZipRecruiter.com, a website for finding top jobs.
‘Top 100 Best Places to Live' 2015 + 2014 - Livability.com
#23 ‘Top 100 Places for Business Travelers' 2017 in the US, for business climate, economic health, traveler leisure, and traveler commute convenience - Churchill Living, a company that provides comfortable, modern, temporary housing solutions at high level of service.