Minnesota: What you need to know
Minnesota is home to some of the best places to live in America, including the home of the renowned Mayo Clinic and number one on our 2017 Top 100 Best Places to Live, Rochester. 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's Business: Creating Opportunities
Minnesota creates the ideal environment to ignite new opportunities
Minnesota creates the ideal climate to draw talent and newcomers.
Sports, arts and outdoors combine to put tourism spotlight on the state
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Love the outdoors, food, festivals or small town charm? These are just a few reasons to head to the North Star State.
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- The home of the famed Mayo Clinic – and much more.
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Quick Facts about MN
| Population | 5,419,171 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $61,492 |
| Median Home Price | $186,200 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,490 |
| Median Rent | $72 |
Employment Rate in MN
| Employed | 96.2% | |
| Unemployed | 3.8% |
Featured Cities/Population in MN
| Duluth, MN | 86,178 |
| St. Paul, MN | 295,043 |
| Northfield, MN | 20,309 |
| Edina, MN | 49,373 |
| Burnsville, MN | 61,255 |
| St. Louis Park, MN | 47,043 |
| Moorhead, MN | 40,935 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 62,626 |
| Rochester, MN | 116,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 399,950 |
Race in MN
| Ethnicity White | 84.8% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 5.5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 4.4% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 1% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 1.5% |
Employment Rate in MN
| Employed | 96.2% | |
| Unemployed | 3.8% |
Educational Levels in MN
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.5% | |
| Associate's Degree | 10.7% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.2% | |
| High School Graduate | 26.1% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 21.9% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 92.4% |
Industry in MN
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 2.3% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 11.3% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 7.2% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 9.8% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 24.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.4% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
Housing in MN
| Homes Rent | 71.7% | |
| Homes Owned | 28.3% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Minnesota Rankings
Best places to Live in Minnesota
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 399,950 | $205,300 | $51,480 |
| St. Paul | 295,043 | $173,900 | $48,757 |
| Rochester | 116,000 | $164,900 | $64,554 |
| Duluth | 86,178 | $147,800 | $45,034 |
| Bloomington | 85,826 | $216,800 | $64,540 |
| Brooklyn Park | 78,195 | $179,200 | $62,974 |
| Plymouth | 73,896 | $297,400 | $85,418 |
| St. Cloud | 66,298 | $141,300 | $45,437 |
| Maple Grove | 65,687 | $248,000 | $92,680 |
| Woodbury | 65,667 | $272,000 | $99,698 |
| Eagan | 65,424 | $246,500 | $82,265 |
| Eden Prairie | 62,626 | $303,600 | $97,640 |
| Coon Rapids | 61,946 | $167,000 | $64,203 |
| Burnsville | 61,255 | $208,700 | $63,649 |
| Blaine | 60,224 | $180,000 | $76,027 |
| Lakeville | 58,592 | $246,000 | $95,130 |
| Minnetonka | 51,249 | $289,300 | $78,589 |
| Apple Valley | 50,309 | $213,100 | $80,478 |
| Edina | 49,373 | $403,000 | $88,298 |
| St. Louis Park | 47,043 | $229,500 | $66,432 |