Living in Pine Island
A town north of Rochester on Highway 52, linked to the city by the Douglas State Trail.
- Distance
- About 18 miles north of Rochester
- Population
- About 3,800
- County
- Goodhue County, with a small part in Olmsted County
- Main roads
- US 52
- School district
- Pine Island Public Schools
About Pine Island
Pine Island sits along Highway 52 between Rochester and the Twin Cities, which makes it a practical choice for households commuting in either direction.
It was the hometown of Ralph Samuelson, who invented waterskiing, and has Minnesota’s first diverging diamond interchange on Highway 52.
Things to do
Douglas State Trail
A paved trail for biking and walking that runs between Pine Island and northwest Rochester.
Downtown Pine Island
A small main street with local shops and restaurants.
The homes
Pine Island has small-town neighborhoods and newer homes, with easy highway access north and south.
Thinking about Pine Island?
I’m happy to talk through whether it’s a good fit and what homes there look like right now.