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If you're open to options beyond Rochester ... when we moved to the area 2.5 years ago, we first looked in Rochester, but the market was limited and we couldn't find what we wanted, so we looked at the surrounding, smaller communities. There are bussing options to and from many of communities around Rochester.
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I've driven through Wyoming numerous times ... yes, lots of driving 🙂 Pine Island, Oronoco, Byron, Kasson, Zumbrota to name a few ... honestly, we narrowed it down based mostly on what was available for housing, which was limited at the time. We wanted to have easy access to Hwy 52, the main route to the Twin Cities, or County Road 14, which is a primary route to where our family lives. Prices were a little less in the smaller communities as well.
Congrats on your upcoming move, @amhart!
Sunni made some great suggestions for area communities. I live in Austin. It would be on the upper end of your commute daily, with it being about 50 minutes door to door, but Austin, MN is where I live and we really enjoy it. It is mostly interstate driving, so during most parts of the year, it is easy to get to and from work. I am an avid audiobook listener, so don't mind the commute. There are also commuter busses that have 2 different departure times from Austin to Rochester that get employees to Rochester for a 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. shift.
If you want more information about Austin, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck on your search!
Is there any local Facebook groups or websites that I should check while looking for housing? I have just been looking at Zillow and Trulia.
If you are OK driving from Kasson (about 20min) my friend is renting out their studio apartment.
Approx 700 sq ft studio apartment. All working appliances. Rent includes all utilities plus high speed internet and cable package. Non-smoking. Separate entrance. Available immediately. $600/month
Please call or text Paul at 507-208-0673
Which communities would be good to look into? I am fine with a 30-45 minute commute daily. I'll be moving there at the end of June, but I'm from Wyoming where things a few and far between. I'm used to lots of driving!