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Seasonal recreation, Mayo Clinic access and established homes
From single digits in January to 85 degrees in July, Minnesotans have learned how to make the most out of the seasons. Winter means skating at Soldiers Field rink in Parkway, a Southwest Rochester neighborhood just over a mile from Downtown. Golfers practice their swings at the nearby Soldiers Field course in the summer, and families buy day passes for the new aquatic center just a half-mile away from 1930s-era cottages along 6th Avenue. In the century since Parkway’s first homes were built, Rochester’s population has grown exponentially. Today, over 120,000 people—many of them Mayo Clinic doctors, researchers and support staff—have put down roots in the Midwest’s medical capital. “You have to have growth. Especially with the worldwide-known Mayo Clinic, you have to have growth,” says Amy Lantz, owner of Amy’s Fire Realty. She’s personally seen Rochester’s housing market explode over the past three decades and says that Destination Medical Center, the city’s newest multi-billion-dollar investment, will bring even more people Downtown. It will also attract even more people to surrounding neighborhoods like Parkway, where homes already sell weeks faster than the national average.
The Mayo Clinic is the biggest hospital in the Rochester area.
Living in Parkway means enjoying peaceful streets and spacious homes in Rochester.
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A mix of mid-century and pre-World War II homes
Parkway is one of Rochester’s most established neighborhoods. Ranch-style houses and cottages on modest lots—typically under a quarter acre—date back to the mid-1950s and ‘60s. Some Foursquares, Tudors and Colonial Revivals closer to Soldiers Field were built in the decades prior to World War II and even World War I, a time known for detached garages and narrow driveways. The neighborhood’s smallest, one-story homes start around $250,000, whereas split-level properties sell for upwards of $500,000. Single-family homes with larger lots on Memorial Parkway can go for between $650,000 and $800,000. Neighbors decorate front walkways with pumpkins in the fall, and winding streets are lined with sidewalks, stories-tall oak trees and carefully landscaped shrubs.
Homeowners in Parkway appreciate the quiet, friendly vibe of this neighborhood.
Parkway’s neighborhood atmosphere adds a welcoming touch to Rochester living.
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The Apache Mall, Crossroads Shopping Center and burgers at Newt’s
Highway 14, Parkway’s southern backbone, is lined with fast food drive-thrus, car dealerships and dozens of national chains inside the Apache Mall. JCPenney and Macy’s anchor the 100-plus store complex, and nearby eat-in options include HuHot Mongolian Grill and Red Lobster. There’s also Crossroads Center, where adventurous diners at Newt’s South can try specialty burgers with toppings like peanut butter and hickory-smoked bacon. Graham Arena at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds hosts year-round athletic tournaments, and Newt’s has come to expect a post-game rush. Local grocery options include ALDI and Hy-Vee. The Workshop, a food hall and bar farther east along Highway 14, is the go-to stop for community trivia nights, bingo and karaoke.
The Apache Mall offer tons to retail stores in the Parkway area.
Newt's South offer delicious burgers and fries and it is a local favorite in the Parkway area.
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Prom pictures at the Plummer House
The Plummer House, a historic property under the ownership of the Rochester Parks and Recreation Department, borders Parkway to the north. “The house was designed by Doctor Plummer, a co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and all the innovations that he came up with are still there on display for people to see,” says Kelly Evans, Office Services Coordinator at the Parks and Recreation Department. It’s open to the public for tours on Wednesdays in June, July and August, but the landscaped gardens are open year-round. “They’re well-maintained grounds with trees, flowers, shrubs, fountains….picturesque,” says Evans, adding that it’s become a popular destination for Mayo High School prom pictures.
The Plummer House often holds events and tours.
The Mayo Clinic is the biggest hospital in the Rochester area.
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Specialized electives and multilingual learning in Rochester Public Schools
Beginning in prekindergarten, Parkway students can attend Folwell Elementary School, which Niche grades an A-minus. Kids in grades six, seven and eight attend Willow Creek Middle, which has a C-plus. Last stop is the A-minus-rated Mayo High, Rochester’s top-performing public high school. Here, students can take classes like Indigenous Language & Culture through the Ethnic Studies Department, or enroll in English electives like Philosophical Thinking and Adventure Literature. Throughout the city, public schools offer multilingual learning services and a variety of CTECH Pathways, everything from Agriculture to Hospitality.
Folwell Elementary maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
Mayo Senior High achieves 65% proficiency in reading.
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Soldiers Field golf, skating and swimming
Soldiers Field Golf Course, intersected by the winding Zumbro River, is open to the public. Some opt for daily fees, but season passes grant access to Rochester’s four municipal courses: Eastwood, Hadley Creek, Northern Hills and Soldiers Field. Townies, the golf course’s onsite dining room, serves Philly Cheesesteaks and locals rent ice skates at the park’s rink. There are also paved trails throughout the 150-acre expanse, pathways for winter cross-country skiing and sand volleyball when the weather heats up. Wooden turrets stand tall at the “Field of Fun” playground. “Now in the summertime, it stays between 70 and 80 most of the time,” says Lantz, adding, “There are a few days in June that are really up there 89, 90 degrees.” That’s when families head to the splash pad at the Aquatic Center.
Practice putting at the golf course in Soldier Field Memorial Park.
Soldier's Field Memorial Park has a waterpark to enjoy with family during the summer months.
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Fairground farmers markets and outdoor concerts
About a mile and a half from Parkway, vendors set up booths to sell baked goods, fresh eggs and produce at the Rochester Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, which moves inside between November and March. There are carnival rides and livestock shows at the Olmsted County Fair in July, and Rochester has developed a reputation for hosting live music during the summer. There’s the FORWARD Park series, which makes a stop in each city ward, Sidewalk Sessions in Peace Plaza and riverside concerts in Mayo Park. In the winter, locals brave the cold during Social-ICE, an outdoor celebration with twinkle lights, intricate ice sculptures and bonfires near the Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus.
There is live music in the Peace Plaza in Downtown Rochester.
There are a lot of outside seating to chat with friends in the Peace Plaza near Parkway.
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Subways and skyways add to accessibility in Downtown Rochester
In Downtown Rochester, the Mayo Clinic’s Methodist Hospital is connected to hotels, shopping destinations and the University of Minnesota-Rochester through a pedestrian subway and skyway network, which Lantz says is helpful for Mayo patients with accessibility concerns. Destination Medical Center will serve to improve mobility further. Downtown is less than 2 miles north, and Rochester Public Transit buses run on an hourly schedule. The bike ride through Soldiers Field typically takes less than 10 minutes. St. Mary’s Hospital, also under the Mayo Clinic’s umbrella, is about 1 mile from Parkway up 14th Avenue. Residents can drive about 90 miles—an hour and a half—along U.S. Highway 52 to reach the Twin Cities, and Med City’s small airport is 9 miles south.
Highway 52 is a convenient way to get in and out of Parkway.
The Rochester Bus is the convenient way to get around the Parkway area.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
490
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$164,583
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$185,876
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
68.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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