Best Places to Live in Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States, known for its miles of scenic lakes and thick forests. It has many unique attractions, such as the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and the Twin Cities. The population is largely made up of descendants from early European settlement, giving rise to a diverse culture that celebrates art, music and cuisine.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Minnesota is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Minnesota jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Minnesota's cost of living is 2.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Minnesota's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Minnesota, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Minnesota remained moderately Democratic, 52.4% to 45.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Minnesota's population is 5,670,472 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Minnesota is Real Estate: $309,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.9%.

SCHOOLS

Minnesota public schools spend $13,230 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Minnesota. More Education

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Housing Market in Minnesota

It's a good time to buy in Minnesota. Home Appreciation is up 4.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Minnesota is $309,500.

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