Bloomington, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
88,838 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,677 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$346,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$776 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,402 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hennepin County
5
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hennepin County
6
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 8 19
Mar 2 9 32
Apr 3 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 8 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MN State Senate District 50, MN State House District 50B, MN
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Schools

Hillcrest Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Richfield College Experience Prg
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Normandale Community College
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington
1 miles, SE • 1 star
Academy College
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fairview Southdale Hospital
4 miles, N • 5 star
Fairview Ridges Hospital
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
61 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
90 miles, E • 1 star
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