Moving from Miami, FL, to Minneapolis, MN

Leaving beaches for the “City of Lakes”

While Minneapolis doesn’t have the ocean like coastal Miami, there are plenty of opportunities to see lakes and rivers, including Bde Maka Ska, the city’s largest lake. The Mississippi River also begins in Minnesota and flows through Minneapolis, nicknamed the “City of Lakes.

Located around 1,800 miles north, Minneapolis has a city population of around 430,000 people, just a bit smaller than Miami’s population of 442,000. The metro populations of the cities vary more, with 3.7 million people in the Minneapolis metro compared to just under 6.1 million in the Miami metro. 

Invest in some winter weather gear

Right away, you’ll want to invest in some hefty winter gear ahead of the season in Minneapolis. The city averages 52 inches of snow per year, and the average winter low is around 7 degrees. This will be an adjustment since Miami’s mild winters rarely drop below 50 degrees and seldom produce snow. 

Summer temperatures are warm in both cities, with highs in the 80s, though Minneapolis typically experiences milder temperatures than Miami. Rainfall in Minneapolis averages 32 inches per year, around half what Miami typically gets.  

On average, Minneapolis gets around 200 sunny days per year, compared to 250 in Miami.

Interesting facts about Minneapolis

Brush up on your trivia with these facts about your new city: 

  • Minneapolis is one of the “Twin Cities” with St. Paul, a former rival town. 

  • The city has 13 lakes, popular fishing and kayaking destinations. 

  • The city hosts the second-largest state fair in the U.S. and is famous for fried food on sticks. 

  • The diverse food scene includes international offerings like Scandinavian, Somali and Vietnamese cuisine. 

  • There are over 200 miles of bike trails in Minneapolis.

Working in Minneapolis

Minneapolis has significant manufacturing, retail and science industries. Companies like Boston Scientific, Medtronic, the National Bone Marrow Donor Program and Upsher-Smith offer multiple opportunities in biotechnology, health technology and life science.

General Mills, 3M and Cargill employ many residents in the manufacturing field. Marketing, merchandising and retail management positions are available at corporate Best Buy and Target campuses.

Ready to make the move to Minnesota?

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