Bloomington, Minnesota
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Bloomington.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Bloomington?
Bloomington planning snapshot: population 88,344, housing index 114 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $346,200, median rent $1,526, and income near $90,677. Expect 81°F summer highs, 12°F winter lows, and about 23-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 236.3 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 114U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $346,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,526U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $90,677U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 23 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 236.3per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Bloomington compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 88,344City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $90,677Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year15% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 114ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year14% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $346,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year14% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,526City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year13% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 23 min8% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 236.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)60% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3584.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)16% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 12°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals22.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 31.6 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (33 in)U.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 246As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Bloomington grew 6.4% from 83,036 in 2010 to 88,344 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Bloomington expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Bloomington runs 14 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 114 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $346,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,526 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Bloomington?
Budget first around $1,526/month rent or $346,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $346,200
- Median rent $1,526/month
- Median household income $90,677
What is the job market like in Bloomington?
Labor-market context for Bloomington: unemployment 4.4% and median income $90,677. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $90,677
How long is the typical commute in Bloomington?
Plan on roughly 23 minutes each way in Bloomington. Walk Score estimates around 35 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 23 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Bloomington safer than similar U.S. cities?
Bloomington's FBI-derived violent rate (~236.3/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 236.3 per 100k
- Property 3584.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Bloomington?
Bloomington's climate profile: 81°F summer peaks, 12°F winter mornings, 31.6" annual rainfall, and 246 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 12°F
- 31.6 in rain · 246 sunny days
Harsh winters and a strong medical/tech employment base define Twin Cities life. Winter lows around 12°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Average one-way commute time is about 23 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 35/100. Labor-market readings near 4.4% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 236.3 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Relocators eyeing Bloomington, Minnesota will find roughly 88,344 residents within city limits. With median income around $90,677 and a cost index of 114, the market reads close to the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,526 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Bloomington is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Bloomington with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Bloomington city, 1600000US2706616) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Hennepin County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00014922 MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10