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Minot is a perfect city for young adults and college graduates. When you’re a part of Minot, you are part of a community that brings together diverse people and cultures, thriving businesses and a famously warm welcome. Our dynamic, growing city dreams bigger, works together and offers great opportunities for careers and a balanced life. There is a place for you here. Interested? Scroll down to connect with a Minot Area WayFinder!

“Everything you need to build your perfect life.”

Young adult volunteers
Livability.com had some nice things to say about Minot. The size of the community, outdoor adventures, things to do, the diverse and welcoming atmosphere and more. Read about their six reasons why Minot is a great place to live!

Learn more about the details of settling down in Minot with a convenient Relocation Guide! Just click the link to find out about:
  • Housing
  • Healthcare
  • Education 
  • Demographics
  • Community Resources
... and more!

Minot's strong economy is centered around industries like energy, agri-business, transportation, healthcare, higher education and technology. In fact, North Dakota is nationally ranked #1 for Access to Gigabit Internet.  This is a great place to launch your career or start your own business.

North Dakota ranks “Best Place To Live In 2024”

–The Travel

Find careers, peers and healthy balance.

Friends downtown

Not only will you find ample career opportunities in Minot, but you will also find professional networking groups and many young adult peers — great for a healthy social life! If you are interested in continuing your education, Minot State University offers graduate programs in fields like education, information systems, management and more.

Our quality of life is better than ever with great facilities for the well-being of Minot area residents. Stay fit and healthy with many fitness centers available, including our impressive Minot Family YMCA. Our brand new $550 million, 900,000-square-foot Trinity Health complex opened in 2023, offering both state-of-the-art healthcare and a lot of great-paying jobs.

 

Cost of living: 6.9% below national average (2023)

Life is better here.

Girls at restaurant
The Minot area offers a lively downtown, wide variety of boutique and big name stores, unique restaurants, a local winery and thriving arts community. Enjoy art galleries and working studios, as well as performances by local musicians, the Minot Symphony Orchestra and the MSU Summer Theatre.

Sports fans enjoy thrilling Minot Minotauros hockey at our MAYSA Arena, college summer league baseball at Corbett Field, and NCAA Division II athletics at Minot State University.

Outdoor adventurers enjoy many parks and trails, nearby lakes, campgrounds, affordable golf courses, and snowboarding at Bottineau Winter Park in the forested hills of the Turtle Mountains.
 

Connect with the Magic in Minot

Minot WayFinders make it easy to plug into the Minot community, find helpful resources for relocation, and discover new opportunities to live like it matters.