At a Glance
Median Income
$90,677
$49,908 per capita
Home Value
$346,200
Zillow: $356,047
Median Rent
$1,526/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
3,584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Bloomington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomington residents earn a median household income of $90,677 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,908. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomington is $346,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,047. Median rent is $1,526/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Bloomington reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,584/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population88,838
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,560/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,677
Per Capita$49,908
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$346,200
Rent$1,526
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$356,047
Housing Units39,347
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property3,584/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary213/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bloomington was founded in 1843.
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1971.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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