Moving to or from Minot?
North Dakota's fourth-largest city — home to Minot Air Force Base (one of three operational US ICBM bases) and the North Dakota State Fair (largest state fair in ND). A Scandinavian-heritage town with the Scandinavian Heritage Park and Hostfest (the largest Scandinavian cultural festival in North America).
- 48,000 City population
- 75,000 Metro area
- 1886 Founded
- Northern North Dakota / Ward County Region
Why people move to Minot.
- Minot Air Force Base — one of three operational US ICBM bases
- Norsk Hostfest — the largest Scandinavian cultural festival in North America
- North Dakota State Fair (July)
- Scandinavian Heritage Park
- Minot State University
- Historic Devils Lake area (nearby)
Minot's annual Norsk Hostfest (every September/October) is the largest Scandinavian cultural festival in North America — drawing 60,000+ visitors over five days with music, food, cultural exhibits, and Scandinavian artisans. The festival reflects Minot's deep Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, and Finnish immigrant heritage. The Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot preserves historic immigration artifacts.
Where people live in Minot.
A quick guide to Minot's most moved-to neighborhoods.
-
Downtown
Historic core
-
Central Minot
Established residential
-
North Minot / Base area
Military family housing
-
South Minot
Newer residential
-
Velva (nearby)
Small town southeast
-
Burlington (nearby)
Small community
Where people spend their time in Minot.
- Scandinavian Heritage Park Central Minot
- Norsk Hostfest (September-October) North Dakota State Fair Grounds
- North Dakota State Fair Central Minot
- Taube Museum of Art Downtown
- Dakota Territory Air Museum Central Minot
- Roosevelt Park Zoo Central Minot
Planning a Minot move.
- Minot AFB PCS moves dominate May-September; book 8+ weeks ahead
- Winter is brutal — -30°F windchills and sustained sub-zero cold
- Oil boom-bust cycles (Bakken) affect housing demand
- Mouse River flooding has been historically significant
Moving in Minot: FAQ.
What does Minot AFB do?
Minot Air Force Base hosts both the 91st Missile Wing (one of three US operational ICBM wings, with 150 Minuteman III missiles) and the 5th Bomb Wing (B-52 Stratofortresses). It's one of the most strategically important US nuclear facilities. The base employs thousands of military and civilian personnel and drives a significant share of Minot's economy and population.
Let's find the right mover for your Minot move.
Free advice from people who know the Minot market. No obligation, no spam, no sales pressure.
Replies within 1 hour during business hours, 9am to 5pm ET, Mon-Fri.