Vinyl-sided homes surround small playgrounds in Pine Ridge, a suburban Rochester neighborhood established in the early 2000s. Locals swap out books at small lending libraries, and families set up basketball hoops in driveways and cul-de-sacs. The subdivision is approximately 4 miles—less than 15 minutes—from Downtown, home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Founded in the late 19th century, the hospital and research center employs more than 40,000 people within the metropolitan area, and it’s at the core of Rochester’s economy, attracting medical students, doctors and nurses from around the world. The population’s diversity is reflected in part by the city’s growing culinary scene—restaurants serve everything from Belgian sausage flights to Thai Massaman Curry—and students at Rochester Public Schools speak over 80 unique languages at home. In the wake of multi-billion-dollar city-sanctioned projects like Destination Medical Center, which will bring hospital buildings and infrastructure updates, outposts like Pine Ridge have grown increasingly popular. With the ability to custom-design a brand-new home, it's no surprise that this community continues to expand.
Pine Ridge offers quiet suburban streets with scenic greenery and nearby city access.
Pine Ridge's welcoming community boasts picturesque streets and family-friendly parks.
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Traditional homes encircle a namesake park
Pine Ridge is a small subdivision constructed in the early 2000s. Streets are quiet, lined with sidewalks and curved around the neighborhood’s namesake park. Lot sizes average over a quarter acre, and front lawns are decorated with trimmed shrubbery and freshly planted trees. Most homes come with three-car garages and feature New Traditional architectural features—gables and stone detailing—as well as raised back porches. Prices range from $450,000 to $700,000. In some cases, brand-new homes can reach close to $1 million.
Pine Ridge offers traditional two-story homes with brick accents, perfect for family living.
Pine Ridge showcases beautiful Colonial-style homes with clean lines and generous driveways.
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A playground at Pine Ridge Estates Park and a trail system at the John Withers Sports Complex
Pine Ridge Estates Park is at the center of the housing development, home to a playground and plenty of field space for neighborhood games of frisbee or tag. Also close to Pine Ridge, just north of Mayowood Road, is the John Withers Sports Complex, one of six locations for FORWARD Park Concerts in the summer. The Mayo Clinic sponsors the free outdoor music series, and families can pack picnic dinners or order from local food trucks. When local bands aren’t performing at the Withers Sports Complex, it’s popular for its expansive soccer fields and trail system. Walkers and bikers can follow the paved pathways all the way to Soldiers Field Park and Golf Course, admiring the Zumbro River along the way.
Enjoy open fields at John Withers Sports Complex, great for soccer or a game of fetch with pets.
Pine Ridge Estates Park features a playground and a little library for all ages to enjoy.
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Elective options at Mayo High School
Starting in prekindergarten, students living in the Pine Ridge neighborhood can attend Bamber Valley Elementary, which Niche grades a B. The next stop is the C-plus-rated Willow Creek Middle, 4 miles outside the neighborhood along 20th Street. Mayo High’s A-minus grade makes it the top-ranked high school in the district, and students can enroll in electives like floral design, part of the agriculture department, Multivariable and Vector Calculus, or Introduction to Criminal Justice. Athletic options include diving and even alpine skiing.
Willow Creek Middle School provides a dynamic learning environment for growing young minds.
Mayo Senior High School offers diverse programs and opportunities for academic growth.
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Over 100 shopping and dining options at the Apache Mall
The Apache Mall, 3 miles from Pine Ridge, has over 100 retail options, including Hollister, Sephora and JCPenney, and fast-casual eateries like A&W and HuHot Mongolian Grill. Grocery stores nearby include Trader Joe’s and Hy-Vee. Farther east, Med City dining staples line Broadway Avenue: John Hardy’s BBQ, which first opened in the early 1970s and continues to attract a long line of regulars, and Flapdoodles Ice Cream, where families can stock up on homemade pints. Upscale dining is mainly limited to the city’s Downtown area. ThaiPop comes highly recommended by locals, everyone from Realtor Dane White to Nathaniel Nelson, co-owner at Pop’s Art Theater.
Pine Ridge is close to shopping hubs, offering a variety of stores for all your needs.
Pine Ridge residents enjoy local dining spots and a community-focused atmosphere minutes away.
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SPARK Children’s Museum and exhibits on Mayo Clinic History
Along with department stores and a food court, the Apache Mall also has an onsite children’s museum, SPARK. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the museum features indoor climbing structures and water play. It also hosts regular community activities like Music and Movement workshops and Art Cart: Free Create, where visitors experiment with collage techniques. Families can also tour Mayowood Historic Home, about 3 miles from Pine Ridge, to learn more about the Mayo Clinic’s history. The estate’s grounds are home to botanical gardens and a tea house. Farther north, the History Center of Olmsted County has revolving exhibits featuring everything from “creepy dolls,” according to Education Director Valerie Wassmer, to century-old medical devices.
Just minutes from Mayo Clinic, Pine Ridge balances suburban charm with urban convenience.
Pine Ridge offers a serene, wooded setting with spacious homes and scenic cul-de-sacs.
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Morning commutes without rush hour traffic
Highway 52 serves as Pine Ridge’s easternmost border, connecting the neighborhood to the Twin Cities about 90 miles—or an hour and a half—north. Public bus stops within the neighborhood are limited, and most residents rely on cars to commute into Downtown Rochester, 4 miles away. Realtor Chris Hus says rush hour is almost non-existent. “It’s not even close to the density of the East Coast. If it’s 7 miles away, it takes 9 minutes,” says Hus. He also adds that the Mayo Clinic has plenty of signage, making the city easy to navigate. Volunteers in blue jackets are also on standby, ready to direct visiting patients lost in the growing network of subways and skyways. Rochester’s small international airport, from which planes fly direct to Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Chicago O’Hare, is about 8 miles south via 18th Avenue or Highway 52.
Pine Ridge residents enjoy nearby charming local shops, perfect for evening strolls.
A bronze statue honors Mayo Clinic founders, showcasing the legacy of healing near Pine Ridge.
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Parks in this Area
Pine Ridge Estates Park
John Withers Sport Complex
Transit
Airport
Rochester International
12 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pine Ridge
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pine Ridge, Rochester sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pine Ridge, Rochester over the last 12 months is $1,226,479, up 133% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,299,837
Median Single Family Price
$1,299,837
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$377
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$1,299,837
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
168%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
145
Median Year Built
2002
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,771
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
476
Median Age
39
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$203,846
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,408
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
65.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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