If you are moving to Minnesota, Driver and Vehicle Services says new residents have 60 days to register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or trailer, and a search summary of an older DVS page and a state trooper column gave the same 60 days for a driver license (30 for commercial drivers), which we could not re-read because the page link now returns an error, so confirm it with DVS. The Census Bureau reports a median gross rent of $1,280 and a median household income of $89,062 (2020–2024). This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Minnesota at a glance (U.S. Census Bureau)
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 5,830,405 | July 1, 2025 |
| Population (decennial census) | 5,706,494 | April 1, 2020 |
| Median gross rent | $1,280 | 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | $89,062 | 2020–2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (via a search summary). The U.S. comparison figures on the same table were $1,413 rent and $80,734 income.
First 90 days checklist
- Driver license: a search summary says 60 days after becoming a resident (30 for commercial drivers); confirm with DVS.
- Vehicle: register within 60 days (DVS); expired registration and commercial trailers or trucks must be registered immediately.
- Housing: compare destinations on the cities and regions guide and the real estate guide.
- Hiring help: we did not verify a state license lookup; ask for the license number and confirm it with the regulator.
- Support: dial 211; 988 for crisis support.
Getting around
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