Minnesota
Tee up your bucket list. Living in Minnesota provides a launching pad for endless adventures.
With four distinct seasons, the state embraces the outdoors. Yes, it snows. But so what, when the state offers so many winter recreation opportunities? It is the Land of 10,000 (actually more than 12,000) Lakes, providing countless opportunities for all manner of water sports as well as hiking, biking, camping and any number of ways to connect with the outdoors.
The North Star State’s economy shines, with major industry sectors in bioscience, healthcare services, advanced manufacturing and finance. The state is home to 17 Fortune 500 companies, including General Mills, 3M, Target, Medtronic, Best Buy, US Bancorp and Land O’ Lakes.
Minnesota has some great cities to call home. In fact, three Minnesota cities — Bloomington, Minneapolis and Rochester — ranked on our list of the Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. in 2025.
Read on to discover more about working and living in Minnesota.
Quick Facts About Minnesota
- Median Household Income
- $90,353
- Average Property Tax
- $3,092
- State Population
- 5,825,725
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6.875 %
- State Income Tax
- 5.35%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,144
Places We Love In Minnesota
Cities in Minnesota on Livability.com
- Albert Lea, MN
- Albertville, MN
- Alexandria, MN
- Andover, MN
- Anoka, MN
- Apple Valley, MN
- Arden Hills, MN
- Austin, MN
- Baxter, MN
- Becker, MN
- Belle Plaine, MN
- Bemidji, MN
- Big Lake, MN
- Blaine, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Brainerd, MN
- Brooklyn Center, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Buffalo, MN
- Burnsville, MN
- Byron, MN
- Cambridge, MN
- Champlin, MN
- Chanhassen, MN
- Chaska, MN
- Chisago City, MN
- Circle Pines, MN
- Cloquet, MN
- Columbia Heights, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Corcoran, MN
- Cottage Grove, MN
- Crookston, MN
- Crystal, MN
- Dayton, MN
- Delano, MN
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Eagan, MN
- East Bethel, MN
- East Grand Forks, MN
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Edina, MN
- Elk River, MN
- Fairmont, MN
- Falcon Heights, MN
- Faribault, MN
- Farmington, MN
- Fergus Falls, MN
- Forest Lake, MN
- Fridley, MN
- Glencoe, MN
- Golden Valley, MN
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Ham Lake, MN
- Hastings, MN
- Hermantown, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Hopkins, MN
- Hugo, MN
- Hutchinson, MN
- International Falls, MN
- Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Isanti, MN
- Jordan, MN
- Kasson, MN
- La Crescent, MN
- Lake City, MN
- Lake Elmo, MN
- Lakeville, MN
- Lino Lakes, MN
- Litchfield, MN
- Little Canada, MN
- Little Falls, MN
- Mahtomedi, MN
- Mankato, MN
- Maple Grove, MN
- Maplewood, MN
- Marshall, MN
- Medina, MN
- Mendota Heights, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Minnetrista, MN
- Montevideo, MN
- Monticello, MN
- Moorhead, MN
- Morris, MN
- Mound, MN
- Mounds View, MN
- New Brighton, MN
- New Hope, MN
- New Prague, MN
- New Ulm, MN
- North Branch, MN
- North Mankato, MN
- North Oaks, MN
- North St. Paul, MN
- Northfield, MN
- Oak Grove, MN
- Oakdale, MN
- Orono, MN
- Otsego, MN
- Owatonna, MN
- Plymouth, MN
- Princeton, MN
- Prior Lake, MN
- Ramsey, MN
- Red Wing, MN
- Redwood Falls, MN
- Richfield, MN
- Robbinsdale, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Rogers, MN
- Rosemount, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Sartell, MN
- Sauk Rapids, MN
- Savage, MN
- Shakopee, MN
- Shoreview, MN
- Shorewood, MN
- South St. Paul, MN
- Spring Lake Park, MN
- St. Anthony, MN
- St. Cloud, MN
- St. Francis, MN
- St. Joseph, MN
- St. Louis Park, MN
- St. Michael, MN
- St. Paul Park, MN
- St. Paul, MN
- St. Peter, MN
- Stewartville, MN
- Stillwater, MN
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Vadnais Heights, MN
- Victoria, MN
- Virginia, MN
- Waconia, MN
- Waite Park, MN
- Waseca, MN
- West St. Paul, MN
- White Bear Lake, MN
- Willmar, MN
- Winona, MN
- Woodbury, MN
- Worthington, MN
- Wyoming, MN
- Zimmerman, MN
Experiences & Adventures in Minnesota
7 Winter Destinations to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
The best time to visit these famous winter destinations? During the dog days of summer.
This Small Town is the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota
Lanesboro is a sweet small town that offers charming accommodations, farm-to-table dining and outdoor recreation in the Midwest's beautiful Blufflands.
10 Best State Fairs in America
These ten state fairs take the (funnel) cake for the most fun.
Food Scenes in Minnesota
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
Classic Small Town Dishes You Have To Try
The best way to get to know a city is to sample the local flavors. These nine regional dishes are as unique as the cities they hail from.
Homesick Kitchen: How to Make 12 Signature Dishes From Cities and Restaurants You’re Missing
These regional recipes can satisfy your cravings from home.
Minnesota: Where to Live Now
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest
These 25 Midwestern cities each have something special to offer residents.
The 10 Best States for Retirement
Ready to retire? Based on affordability, health care and lifestyle, these are the 10 best states for retirees to spend their golden years.
Best Places To Live in Minnesota
Minnesota offers stunning scenery, vibrant cities and genuinely nice people. These are the 6 best places to live in Minnesota.
Minnesota: Love Where You Live
50 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics
Can't make it to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games and have some serious FOMO? Us, too! Here are 50 things you might not know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
Beyond the Books: 8 Innovative Public Library Programs
From nature kits and financial literacy classes to speed dating and "lost arts" workshops, these programs from across the country foster lifelong learning.
The 20 Greatest Things About Living in the Midwest
Cheese curds, lakes, beer, quality education, four seasons: There's a lot to love about being in the Midwest.