Moving to Winona, Minnesota with Good Stuff Moving

Winona Minnesota is a picturesque city with a small town feel located 2 1/2 hours southeast of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Winona is home to just under 30,000 residents who enjoy the city’s unique culture, amazing landscapes and the warmest weather in Minnesota. Winona is known as one of the best places to move. We here at Good Stuff Moving agree, its quite an amazing place to live.

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History buffs contemplating a move to Winona, MN will have a rich local history to discover. The city and county of Winona (We-Noh-Nah) is named for the first born daughter of a Native American Sioux Chief. We-Noh-Nah lept to her death rather then accept an unwanted suitor, or so the legend goes.

Archeologists have found evidence indicating that humans inhabited the area as early as 9,500 BCE. On October 15, 1851 Orrin Smith became the founder of Winona and the city was born. As a port city off the Mississippi Winona’s expansion was rapid. Steamboat and rail transportation systems as well as lumber production and wheat milling were at the heart of Winona’s industry.

Employment

If you are moving to Winona to start a business there are many government and local organizations that can help.  Winona’s largest employer is Fastenal Co. an industrial, safety and construction supplies distributer founded in 1967 and based in Winona. Winona Health and TRW Automotive Electronics are the second and third largest employers respectively. Winona beats the national average in job growth and has a lower unemployment percentage.

  • Winona Unemployment is 4.6% national rate is 8.6%
  • Winona recent job growth rate 3.13% national rate is 0.35%
  • Winona future job growth rate 41.66% national rate is 32.10%

Housing

If you and your family are planning a move to Winona you will find house prices are quite reasonable. The median home cost in Winona is $128,600 the national median comes in at $153,800. Winona has a slightly higher rate of home ownership than the national average. In Winona 55% of residents own their homes. The rental market in Winona has about 4% vacancy with the median rental unit price coming in at approximately $700.

Education

Winona is a college town and home to two Universities, which probably accounts for the low median age of its residents at 26.7 years. Winona State University (WSU) and Saint Mary’s University are the backbone of what became a tradition of higher learning in Winona. Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical has a campus in Winona and the city offers many diverse K-12 educational opportunities including an independent public system, charter systems and private religious institutions.

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Quality of life

Winona is home to some of Minnesota’s most beautiful landscapes. The river town, nick named “Island City” is the warmest climate in Minnesota because of an “urban heat island effect”. In addition to temperate weather by Minnesota standards the city is cradled by bluffs on the river valley creating postcard worthy views around every corner. There is no end to the outdoor adventures available in Winona and its outlying areas.

Arts and Culture

Winona has a deep tradition of artisanship represented in its stain glass works found throughout the city. There are six stained glass window manufacturers located in Winona earning the city the title of the “Stained Glass Capitol of the US.” From its inception Winona has been a cultural and educational island in the middle of an untamed frontier and while the frontier has been tamed Winona’s traditions have not.

Winona is home to countless music, art and food festivals throughout the spring and summer season. Winona is the land of the ancient Dakota Nation and the modern Chiefs Wapasha continue to practice and share their culture with the residents and visitors of the city. Winona has spectacular nightlife, amazing restaurants and no end of shopping opportunities.

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If you are thinking of relocating to Winona, MN. we at Good Stuff Moving would like to help you get there. We love this unique place in our state and have helped countless families begin a new life in the historic “Island City”. Give Good Stuff Moving a call today.

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