Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Bemidji
Bemidji, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$866
Population
13,954
Renter Mix
54% Rent
The First City on the Mississippi
Small Town
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Lake
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Bemidji is a small and fairly secluded city in northern Minnesota, located roughly halfway between Duluth and Grand Forks, MN on Highway 2. The city is surrounded by vast expanses of the region’s lush natural landscape, with lakes, rivers, and massive forests providing gorgeous scenery and endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. Bemidji’s nickname, “The First City on the Mississippi,” refers to the community’s location next door to the Mississippi River’s headwaters. Though not a particularly large city, Bemidji hosts a thriving economy and a vibrant local culture. Locals enjoy a packed calendar of community events ranging from the Paul Bunyan Triathlon in the summer to the Bemidji Polar Days and Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon in the winter. The city is also home to Bemidji State University, which serves around 6,500 students and employs hundreds of locals at its campus on the shore of Lake Bemidji.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,923
Average: $60,149
Education
3,397
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,029
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bemidji has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bemidji, MN is $709 for a studio, $866 for one bedroom, $1,111 for two bedrooms, and $1,187 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bemidji has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$866/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,293/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
328 Students
Public
Grades K-5
695 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter
Public
Grades K-8
207 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,013 Students
Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter
Public
Grades K-8
207 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
114 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
9 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
4 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,432 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
145 Students
Voyageurs Expeditionary High School
Public
Grades 9-12
59 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 6-12
9 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Headwaters Science Center
- Paul Bunyan Park
- Lake Bemidji State Park
- Buena Vista Ski Area
Airports
- Bemidji Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.