Bloomington, Minnesota
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 10% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 7% for walkability
- bottom 3% for property crime
Bloomington is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 89,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on air quality and property crime.
Official websitebloomingtonmn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in0.9 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 27% of US places
Home Value$327k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.62%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.9better than 72% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality74.4better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime784/100kbetter than 47% of US places
Property Crime3752/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population89,24499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.7%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.7%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability12.5/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 69% of US places
Amenities Nearby41.01better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bloomington an affordable place to live?
- Bloomington is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 27% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bloomington?
- The median home value in Bloomington is $327k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bloomington?
- Median household income in Bloomington is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bloomington?
- Median gross rent in Bloomington is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bloomington safe?
- Bloomington is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 784/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 3752/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bloomington?
- Bloomington averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bloomington?
- Public-school quality in Bloomington is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bloomington?
- The average one-way commute in Bloomington is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)