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Moving to Minnesota
Once you live here, you typically have 30 days to get a driver license and 60 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 9.85% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.14% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.12% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 1.58% effective. Tab fee includes a value-based tax, about 1.58% |
| Median home value | $354,374 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.88% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $8.25 |
| Registration (base) | $10.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually need a new state license |
Parks and people
| State parks | 64 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 5,863,405 |
| Population density | 74.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 76.9% White (non-Hispanic) 6.1% Hispanic 7.0% Black 5.2% Asian |
| Violent crime | 256.6 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Minnesota
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 9.85%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Minnesota
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.88% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Minnesota
- Get a MN driver license within 30 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Minnesota.
- Title and register the car within 60 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Minnesota elections site.
- Nurse license: Minnesota is not in the nurse compact. Plan on a new MN RN application — a compact license typically does not carry over.
Get a driver license30days after you become a resident
Title your car60days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from Minnesota
Open a pair page with deadlines and fee estimates for a move from Minnesota to any other state.
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Moving to Minnesota
Open a pair page with deadlines and fee estimates for a move to Minnesota from any other state.
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