Moving from Denver, CO, to Minneapolis, MN

A lower altitude lifestyle in the “City of Lakes”

The high altitude is one thing you can leave behind when moving from Denver, Colorado, to Minneapolis, MN. While Denver is one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level, which meant adapting recipes for the high elevation, you won’t need to do so in Minneapolis since its elevation is only 830 feet.

Denver’s population of 716,000 is slightly larger than Minneapolis's of around 430,000. However, the Denver metro area is smaller, at just over 3 million, compared to 3.7 million in the Minneapolis metro.

Keep reading to learn more about the “City of Lakes.” 

Less snow and more rain in Minneapolis

Winters in Minneapolis are colder than in Denver. The winter low in Minneapolis averages 7 degrees, compared to 18 degrees in Denver. And while snowfall averages around 52 inches annually in Minneapolis, Denver's annual snowfall averages 60 inches.

Summers are warm and humid in Minneapolis, with an average high temperature of 84 degrees, a bit cooler than Denver, which averages 89 degrees. Minneapolis receives around 32 inches of rain annually — twice as much as Denver.

Water activities for families

Minneapolis has the nickname “City of Lakes” due to the 13 lakes in the city, and residents enjoy them in the warmer months. There are multiple ways to enjoy the water, whether it’s canoeing and kayaking on the Chain of Lakes or swimming at Lake Nokomis. If fishing is more your style, check out Lake Harriet or Lake of the Isles for bass, northern pike and panfish.

For slower-paced sightseeing, take a paddleboat tour on the Mississippi River, which runs through the city, or stroll along the riverbank to view historic sites or participate in a seasonal festival.

Making a living in Minneapolis

Manufacturing, retail and science are significant industries in Minneapolis. Boston Scientific, Medtronic, the National Bone Marrow Donor Program and Upsher-Smith are among the largest employers in the area, with multiple opportunities in biotechnology, health technology and life science.

In the manufacturing field, top employers include General Mills, 3M and Cargill. Corporate Best Buy and Target campuses offer marketing, merchandising and retail management positions.

Capella University and the Minneapolis Community and Technical College offer education and employment for people in the area.

Have a stress-free move to Minnesota with U-Pack

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