What are the schools like in Bloomington, MN?

Bloomington is served primarily by Bloomington Public Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomington?

The median household income in Bloomington, MN is $87,381 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Bloomington, MN?

Bloomington has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.2 inches.

Bloomington, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bloomington, MN affordable or expensive?

Bloomington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomington is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $327,100 and the median rent is $1,426 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomington, MN?

Bloomington has a violent crime rate of 311.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3464.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomington, MN a Good Place to Live?

Bloomington is a mid-sized city of 89,244 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $87,381 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bloomington stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bloomington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Bloomington's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomington costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomington, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$327,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,426	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,381	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bloomington's violent crime rate is 311.8 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.8 /100k

Property Crime

3464.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bloomington is served primarily by Bloomington Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomington, MN	National Avg
School District	Bloomington Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomington sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation and 51.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomington, MN
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	51.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomington, MN	National Avg
Population	89,244	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richfield, MN 3 mi Edina, MN 5 mi Burnsville, MN 5 mi Savage, MN 5 mi Eden Prairie, MN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomington

Bloomington, MN is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

55438 55431 55437 55420 55425

Bloomington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomington, MN affordable or expensive?

Bloomington's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bloomington roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $327,100 and median rent is $1,426/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomington, MN?

Bloomington's violent crime rate is 311.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3464.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomington?

Public schools in Bloomington are operated by Bloomington Public Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomington, MN a good place to live?

Bloomington, MN has a population of 89,244, a median household income of $87,381, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bloomington?

Bloomington averages 23.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches with about 51.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomington?

Bloomington, MN is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 55438, 55431, 55437, 55420, 55425.

What is the population of Bloomington?

The population of Bloomington, Minnesota is 89,244 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomington?

Key numbers for living in Bloomington: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $327,100, median household income $87,381, crime index 115 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.