Situated along a fork of the Zumbro River, Pine Island lies in one of the most fast paced corridors in the state — the highway between Rochester and the Twin Cities.
Change is coming to the area with the development of Elk Run; a massive 2,325-acre piece of land slated for future use.
A 200-acre biobusiness park is proposed alongside a residential, retail and commercial development that its backers say will "set a new standard for mixed-use development."
In addition, Pine Island's traditional downtown is doing well, as demonstrated by the recent refurbishing and opening of Old Pine Theatre.
Population:3,338.
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Average size of households:2.4 people.
Median age of residents:35.5.
Percent of residents with bachelors degree or advanced degree:24.9 percent.
Median household income:$68,319.
Per capita income:$24,226.
Median value of owner occupied home:$164,500.
Number of households who speak a language at home other than English:70.
Major employers:
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• DS Manufacturing, 170 employees, manufacturing, coating and engraving, heat treatment and allied activities.
• Pine Haven Care Center, 150 employees, residential care center.
• Land O’ Lakes, 130 employees, specialty food center.
• Pine Island Public Schools, 123 employees.
