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Bloomington.
About
Life in Bloomington
The median household income sits at $93,211 with a 3.6% unemployment rate, and median home values around $361,700 make it moderately priced for the Twin Cities metro—you'll find cheaper options in East Bloomington and pricier newer construction in the west. The real draw is employment diversity: over 100,000 jobs across healthcare, corporate, and retail sectors mean your commute could be short even if you work elsewhere in the metro. Schools through ISD 271 are well-funded, and the city's extensive park system with over 1,000 square feet of parkland per capita provides genuine outdoor access to lakes and natural areas.
Bloomington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
15.4%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bloomington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bloomington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.7%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Bloomington
In Bloomington, rent runs 22% above the MN average, and home values are 10% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,881
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $360,034 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Bloomington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bloomington is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bloomington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute21 min avg
How Bloomington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bloomington, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 14% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bloomington runs 14% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
283
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,854.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bloomington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Bloomington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Bloomington, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bloomington has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.0"
Annual Snowfall
51.2"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 0.89" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 0.87" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 1.68" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 2.91" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 4.34" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 42°F | 28°F | 1.61" |
| Dec | 29°F | 15°F | 1.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bloomington
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bloomington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Edina
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Burnsville
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bloomington
Bloomington's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
27
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bloomington
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 271 students · in-state tuition $11,535 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
11.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bloomington
Bloomington has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
13 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bloomington
Oxboro Library
8801 Portland Avenue South, Bloomington
Penn Lake Library
8800 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington
Cities Near Bloomington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bloomington FAQ
Is Bloomington, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Bloomington's median rent is $1,561/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $93,211/year. Median home value is $361,700.
Is Bloomington, Minnesota safe?⌄
Bloomington's violent crime rate was 283 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2854 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bloomington, Minnesota?⌄
Bloomington has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Bloomington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,561/month and median household income is $93,211/year. The median home value is $361,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bloomington, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Bloomington is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from