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Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Billboard Advertising Rates

  • $5,000 minimum spend which may be spread over displays and periods.
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Format Rate / Period (4 wks, est.) Avg. Imps (Age 18+) CPM (est.)
Wallscape (Side of Building) Static $10,000–$30,000 424,141 $24–$71
Bulletin (Large Billboard) Static $3,000–$8,500 424,006 $7–$20
Digital Bulletin (Large Digital Billboard) Digital $4,000–$6,500 541,071 $7–$12
Poster (Medium Billboard) Static $1,000–$2,000 169,982 $6–$12
Digital Poster (Medium Digital Billboard) Digital $1,000–$2,000 172,433 $6–$12

The Minneapolis-St. Paul DMA is the Upper Midwest’s largest billboard market, with 4,075 billboard faces spanning Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and surrounding counties across the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota.

Billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul starts at $1,000 per 4-week period. Static poster billboards in Minneapolis-St. Paul average $1,500 per 4-week period ($1,000–$2,000). Static bulletin billboards average $5,750 ($3,000–$8,500), digital bulletin billboards average $5,250 ($4,000–$6,500), and Wallscape mural billboards average $20,000 ($10,000–$30,000) per 4-week period.

Billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul has CPMs starting at $6 per 4-week period. Static poster billboard CPMs in Minneapolis-St. Paul average $9 ($6–$12) per 4-week period. Static bulletin billboard CPMs average $14 ($7–$20), digital bulletin billboard CPMs average $10 ($7–$12), and Wallscape mural billboard CPMs average $48 ($24–$71).

Billboard density is highest along I-94 (91 faces), I-35W / I-35 (72 faces), and I-694 (38 faces), with Wallscape mural billboards, static bulletins, digital bulletins, static posters, and digital posters available across the DMA. The DMA spans the Twin Cities metro and extends through Greater Minnesota including Duluth, Rochester, and Saint Cloud, as well as the western Wisconsin border markets.


Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Billboard Market Snapshot

The Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN billboard market tracked by Blue Line Media includes 4,075 billboard faces, comprising 229 digital (LED) and 3,846 static (printed/mesh) displays. Billboard coverage spans 5+ counties, with the heaviest concentration in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Stearns County, Anoka County and Crow Wing County. The market delivers approximately 315,251,303 weekly impressions (age 18+), equivalent to approximately 1,261,005,212 impressions over a standard 4-week campaign period.


Inventory by Location Type — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Urban — 47%
Suburban — 0%
Rural — 53%

Board Count by County — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

CountyBillboard Faces
Hennepin County 574
Ramsey County 466
Stearns County 319
Anoka County 178
Crow Wing County 98

Top Roads by Billboard Density — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Road / CorridorBillboard Faces
I-94 (Interstate 94) 91
I-35W / I-35 (Interstate 35) 72
I-694 (Northern Metro Loop) 38
I-494 (Southern Metro Loop) 30
Highway 55 (Hiawatha / Plymouth Avenue) 26

Sample Billboard Inventory — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Location / Road Format Direction 4-Week Imps (Age 18+)
I-94 Static Bulletin NE 4,268,600
I-94 S/O E 6th St Static Bulletin W 4,077,592
I-94 E/O Snelling Avenue S/L Static Bulletin W 3,231,620
I-94 N/O 6th Street S/L Static Bulletin NE 3,229,596
I-494 E/O Cedar Avenue N/L Static Bulletin W 3,175,516
Lafayette Rd Static Bulletin SE 3,114,648
I-35W Static Bulletin S 2,990,496
I-494 Static Bulletin E 2,683,776

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Billboard Advertising Market Data

No. of Billboards 4,075
Roads I-94 (Interstate 94) (91 faces) — reaching the DMA’s highest-density billboard corridor, the primary east-west freeway connecting downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul and continuing west through the western suburbs toward the Wisconsin border, carrying the largest cross-section of Twin Cities commuters, regional freight traffic, and interstate travelers on a single corridor in the metro. I-35W / I-35 (Interstate 35) (72 faces) — reaching the primary north-south Minneapolis freeway and its southern trunk corridor, connecting the Minneapolis central business district north through Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapids and south through Bloomington, Burnsville, and Lakeville toward the Iowa border, serving the DMA’s largest commuter workforce audience in both the north and south suburban corridors. I-694 (Northern Metro Loop) (38 faces) — reaching north suburban Twin Cities commuters, Roseville, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury residential audiences, and I-94 interchange traffic along the northern metro beltway, one of the DMA’s busiest non-downtown freeway segments with high-frequency daily exposure to middle- and upper-income suburban households in Washington and Ramsey Counties. I-494 (Southern Metro Loop) (30 faces) — reaching the south suburban employment and residential corridor including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Plymouth along the southern metro beltway, passing Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America interchange, delivering high-frequency exposure to airport workers, retail employees, and south-ring suburban households. Highway 55 (Hiawatha / Plymouth Avenue) (26 faces) — reaching inner-city Minneapolis neighborhoods, the Hiawatha Avenue light rail corridor, North Minneapolis residential communities, and the Plymouth Avenue business corridor, one of the DMA’s most billboard-dense urban surface routes and a primary corridor for reaching the DMA’s diverse urban core audience in Minneapolis proper. Additional coverage on I-35E through downtown Saint Paul and the Saint Paul East Side, US-14 through Mankato and the southern Greater Minnesota corridor, MN-22 through the south-central corridor, Hwy 10 through the northern suburbs toward Saint Cloud, University Avenue connecting Minneapolis and Saint Paul through the Midway district, and Hwy 280 through the Como and Como-Frogtown neighborhoods of Saint Paul.
Attractions and Neighborhoods Mall of America, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Falls, Chain of Lakes, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, US Bank Stadium, Target Field, Target Center, Xcel Energy Center, Como Park Zoo, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota State Capitol; Armatage, Audubon Park, Bancroft, Beltrami, Bottineau, Bryant, Bryn Mawr, CARAG, Cedar-Riverside, Central, Columbia Park, Cooper, Corcoran, Downtown East, Downtown West, Diamond Lake, East Harriet, East Isles, Elliott Park, Ericsson, Field, Folwell, Fulton, Harrison, Hawthorne, Hiawatha, Holland, Howe, Jordan, Keewaydin, Kenny, King Field, Linden Hills, Logan Park, Longfellow, Loring Park, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, Lyndale, Marcy-Holmes, Marshall Terrace, McKinley, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Near North, Nokomis, North Loop, Northrop, Page, Phillips West, Powderhorn Park, Prospect Park, Roosevelt, Seward, Sheridan, Shingle Creek, South Loop, St. Anthony, Standish, Stevens Square, Sumner-Glenwood, Tangletown, University, Ventura Village, Waite Park, Webber-Camden, West Calhoun, Whittier, Willard-Hay, Windom; Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie, Edina, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Roseville, Saint Louis Park, Shakopee, Saint Paul, Maplewood, Woodbury, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville
Population 3,700,000
DMA No. 15
Race White 70%
Black 10%
Asian 7%
Hispanic 7%
Other 6%
Median Income $98,000
Median Age 38
Zip Codes 55111 55401 55402 55403 55404 55405 55406 55407 55408 55409 55410 55411 55412 55413 55414 55415 55416 55417 55418 55419 55421 55423 55430 55440 55450 55454 55455 55458 55459 55460 55467 55470 55472 55474 55478 55479 55480 55483 55484 55485 55486 55487 55488 55101 55102 55103 55104 55105 55106 55107 55108 55109 55110 55112 55113 55114 55115 55116 55117 55118 55119 55120 55121 55122 55123 55124 55125 55126 55127 55128 55129 55130 55301 55303 55304 55305 55306 55316 55317 55318 55319 55327 55337 55343 55344 55345 55346 55347 55369 55372 55373 55374 55375 55378 55379 55391 55392 55393 55394 55420 55425 55431 55432 55433 55434 55435 55436 55437 55438 55439 55441 55442 55443 55444 55445 55446 55447 55448 55449

Billboard Advertising FAQ — Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

How much does billboard advertising cost in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul starts at $1,000 per 4-week period. Static poster billboards (medium format) average $1,500 per 4-week period ($1,000–$2,000). Static bulletin billboards (large format, 14'×48') average $5,750 per 4 weeks ($3,000–$8,500). Digital bulletin billboards (LED, large format) average $5,250 per 4 weeks ($4,000–$6,500). Wallscape mural billboards (large-format graphics on building and parking structure exteriors) average $20,000 per 4 weeks ($10,000–$30,000). A $5,000 minimum spend applies and may be spread across multiple boards and flight periods. Premium locations — including high-traffic I-94 interchange positions between downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Wallscape mural locations in the North Loop and Warehouse District, and the I-35W / I-494 interchange near the Mall of America — may be priced above these ranges depending on availability.

What is the CPM for billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul has CPMs starting at $6 per 4-week period. Static poster billboards (medium billboards) average $9 CPM ($6–$12) per 4-week period. Static bulletin billboards (large billboards, 14'×48') average $14 CPM ($7–$20). Digital bulletin billboards average $10 CPM ($7–$12). Wallscape mural billboards average $48 CPM ($24–$71), reflecting prime large-format placement on high-visibility building faces in Minneapolis’s North Loop, Warehouse District, and University Avenue corridor. Digital poster billboards average $9 CPM ($6–$12). CPMs are calculated using the average 4-week impressions (age 18+) for each format across all 4,075 billboard faces in the Minneapolis DMA.

How often will people see my billboard in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

A static bulletin in Minneapolis-St. Paul delivers an average of 424,006 impressions (age 18+) over a 4-week campaign period. A digital bulletin delivers an average of 541,071 impressions over the same period. A Wallscape mural billboard delivers an average of 424,141 impressions per 4-week period. Commuters on major corridors like I-94, I-35W, and I-694 typically pass the same billboard multiple times per week, making billboards one of the highest-frequency media formats available. Across all 4,075 billboard faces in the Minneapolis DMA, the market delivers approximately 1,261,005,212 total impressions per 4-week period.

What are the best roads for billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

The highest-density billboard corridors in the Minneapolis DMA are I-94 (Interstate 94) (91 faces), I-35W / I-35 (Interstate 35) (72 faces), I-694 (Northern Metro Loop) (38 faces), I-494 (Southern Metro Loop) (30 faces), and Highway 55 (Hiawatha / Plymouth Avenue) (26 faces). I-94 is the spine of the Twin Cities billboard market — it is the only direct freeway linking downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul, making it essential for brands requiring metro-wide reach across both CBDs in a single placement. The I-35W / I-35 corridor is the single highest-volume north-south artery in the DMA, ideal for suburban-to-downtown commuter campaigns reaching Bloomington, Burnsville, and Lakeville southbound workers as well as Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapids northbound suburban households. I-694 and I-494 together form the Twin Cities ring road system — I-694 targets the north and east suburban growth corridor in Ramsey and Washington Counties, while I-494 carries airport, Mall of America, and south suburban traffic in Dakota and Hennepin Counties, collectively offering the DMA’s strongest suburban ring coverage at competitive CPMs. Highway 55 (Hiawatha) serves as the primary alternative to reach inner Minneapolis neighborhoods, the light rail corridor audience, and North Minneapolis communities that are not well-served by freeway placements alone.

How many billboards are in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

The Minneapolis DMA contains 4,075 billboard faces tracked by Blue Line Media across Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, and surrounding counties. Of these, 229 are digital (LED) and 3,846 are static (printed/mesh), spanning Wallscape mural, bulletin, and poster formats. Billboard coverage reaches 5+ counties in the DMA, with the highest concentrations in Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Eden Prairie, and Ramsey County, which contains Saint Paul and Roseville.

What types of billboards are available in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Minneapolis-St. Paul billboard inventory includes Wallscape mural billboards (large-format graphics on building and parking structure exteriors), static bulletins (large format, 14'×48'), digital bulletins (LED, large format), static posters (medium format), and digital posters. Of the 4,075 faces in the Minneapolis DMA, 229 are digital (LED) and 3,846 are static (printed/mesh). 47% of inventory is in urban and urban business locations, 0% suburban, and 53% rural, offering flexible targeting across Minneapolis-St. Paul audience densities.

When is the best time to advertise on billboards in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Billboard demand in Minneapolis-St. Paul follows a strong seasonal pattern driven by the Upper Midwest climate. The primary peak season runs from late April through mid-October — Minnesota’s compressed outdoor season drives dramatically higher foot traffic in downtown Minneapolis, the lakes district, and event venues, with major demand anchors including the Minnesota State Fair (late August through Labor Day, one of the largest state fairs in the U.S. with 2 million+ annual attendees), Twins and Vikings home schedules, Lollapalooza-adjacent outdoor events, and the fall retail buildup. The period from May through July is particularly competitive for outdoor placements as advertisers lock in summer campaigns with maximum commuter and recreational audience exposure. The November through March winter window is the softest demand period due to severe cold and reduced pedestrian activity — this is the strongest negotiating window for securing premium I-94 freeway positions and Wallscape locations in the North Loop and Warehouse District at favorable rates. For I-94 freeway positions and Wallscape locations, plan 4–6 weeks in advance; State Fair campaign positions typically require 6–8 weeks of lead time given high demand concentration in August.

How does billboard advertising work in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Getting started with billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul is straightforward:

  1. Get a quote — Tell Blue Line Media your target area, budget, and campaign dates.
  2. Choose your billboard — Blue Line Media recommends available billboard locations matching your audience and flight.
  3. Provide creative or use our free design service.
  4. Go live — Boards are posted and your campaign runs for your contracted flight period.

What size are billboards in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Billboard sizes in Minneapolis-St. Paul follow industry-standard dimensions. Static bulletin billboards (large format) measure 14 feet high by 48 feet wide (14'×48'). Static poster billboards (medium format) measure 10.5 feet high by 22.75 feet wide (10.5'×22.75'). Digital bulletin billboards and digital poster billboards share the same dimensions as their static counterparts. Wallscape mural billboards are printed or mesh graphics mounted to building and parking structure exteriors; sizes vary by building face, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand square feet.

How far in advance do I need to book billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

As soon as possible, because advertising is sold on a first come, first served basis. Availability changes daily as campaigns book and end.

Creative Due Dates:

  • Static (Print): 2–3 weeks prior to ad start date. May be reduced in certain cases.
  • Digital: 3 business days prior to ad start date.

Can I target specific neighborhoods or areas with billboard advertising in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Yes — the Minneapolis DMA offers distinct sub-markets for targeted billboard campaigns. The North Loop, Warehouse District, and Downtown Minneapolis corridor along I-94 and Hwy 55 targets the DMA’s highest-concentration young professional and creative-class audience, with Wallscape mural opportunities on building faces reaching six-figure-income technology, finance, and healthcare workers in Minneapolis’s fastest-growing residential and hospitality district. The University Avenue / Midway corridor between Minneapolis and Saint Paul reaches the DMA’s most diverse urban audience and the large student and faculty population affiliated with the University of Minnesota, ideal for education, healthcare, food and beverage, and retail campaigns. The Mall of America and I-494 / I-35W interchange corridor in Bloomington targets the DMA’s largest regional retail concentration, capturing shoppers arriving from the southern suburbs, the airport, and rural Greater Minnesota. The north suburban ring — Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Fridley along I-694 and I-35W — reaches the DMA’s working-family household demographic at lower CPMs than downtown or Uptown Minneapolis corridors. The Saint Paul East Side along I-94 and Hwy 61 targets a predominantly Black, Hmong, and Latino community audience representing the DMA’s most culturally diverse residential corridor, ideal for multicultural campaigns and community-oriented brand messaging.

What are the most popular billboard locations in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Among the most-viewed billboard corridors in the Minneapolis DMA are I-94 (Interstate 94), the primary freeway connecting downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul and the DMA’s single highest-density billboard corridor (91 faces), I-35W / I-35 (Interstate 35), the primary north-south Minneapolis freeway and its undivided southern trunk serving Bloomington, Burnsville, and Lakeville (72 faces), I-694, the northern metro beltway through Roseville, Maplewood, and Woodbury (38 faces), I-494, the southern metro beltway passing the Mall of America and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (30 faces), and Highway 55 (Hiawatha Avenue), the primary urban surface corridor through North Minneapolis and the Hiawatha light rail corridor (26 faces). Blue Line Media can recommend specific billboard positions — including Wallscape mural locations — on these and other corridors based on current availability.

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