Plainview/Elgin/Millville Homes for Sale
Live listings, local resources and things to do in Plainview/Elgin/Millville, MN.
Photo: Tom Fisk / PexelsAbout Plainview/Elgin/Millville
Plainview is a progressive, small town in southeastern Minnesota located 21 miles from Rochester, MN. With a population of 3,340, Plainview offers a small-town alternative to a more urban setting. Plainview offers many options for the outdoor enthusiast—hunting, fishing, and boating are minutes away on the Mississippi River. Plainview's eight parks offer walking/biking trails, picnic areas, play equipment, tennis courts, softball diamonds, and an archery range. Their are many wonderful neighborhoods in Plainview to call home. The Plainview-Elgin-Millville school district serves the three towns and offers a range of team sports (school data: Minnesota Report Card).
The City of Elgin is dedicated to providing efficient quality service by working in partnership with individuals, neighborhoods and businesses, to enhance the quality of life and to create a healthy, vibrant community in which to live, work, and visit.
Millville is a city along the Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. It is home to Spring Creek Motocross, one of the premier events in SE Minnesota. The population is just under 200 and is growing.
For more info/resources:
- Plainview Website
- Plainview Water & Sewer Application
- Plainview City Government
- Plainview Economic Development Authority
- Plainview Public Works Department
- Elgin Website
- Elgin Relocation Information
- Elgin Economic Development
- Elgin City Office
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Commute to Mayo Clinic from Plainview/Elgin/Millville
From Plainview/Elgin/Millville it’s about 33 min (21.9 miles) by car to Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus.
| From | Downtown campus (Gonda) | Saint Marys campus |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 33 min21.9 mi | 35 min22.6 mi |
| Elgin | 27 min17.8 mi | 29 min18.5 mi |
| Millville | 33 min22.3 mi | 36 min23.1 mi |
Approximate driving times from the OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap data), calculated 2026-10-02 for normal, light traffic, not rush hour. Downtown construction and winter weather can add time. Times are to the campus area, not to a specific ramp or door.
Bus and transit options
- Mayo Clinic commuter bus: the Mayo Clinic staff commuting flyer lists Plainview and Elgin as a hub for weekday morning and evening commuter buses for Mayo staff (staff pay $2 per ride). Ask Mayo Parking & Transportation for current schedules.
- Rochester City Lines, a private bus company, runs weekday peak-hour commuter buses into Rochester from communities around the region, and riders don’t need to work at Mayo. Check rclbus.com for a current route from Plainview / Elgin / Millville.
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