Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Bloomington, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,430
Population
87,633
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A quiet, scenic suburb
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Schools
Located just 10 miles south of Minneapolis, Bloomington combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience as Minnesota's fifth-largest city. This community of approximately 87,000 residents is home to the Mall of America, a landmark shopping destination that also serves as a major employer. The city maintains extensive parklands, including the Hyland Lake Park Reserve and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Housing options range from established neighborhoods to apartment communities, with current average rents from $1,375 for one-bedroom units to $2,261 for three-bedroom homes, showing modest annual increases between 1-2% across most unit sizes.
Since its establishment in 1843, Bloomington has grown into a thriving city while preserving its community atmosphere. The area is served by three high schools and Normandale Community College. Transportation options include four major freeways and the Metro Blue Line light rail, providing connections to downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Several major employers call Bloomington home, including Toro, Dairy Queen, and HealthPartners. For recreation, residents enjoy the Bloomington Ice Garden and Hyland Hills Ski Area, which features both downhill skiing and Nordic ski jumps during winter months.
Popular Neighborhoods
Explore the City
Hike along the Bass Ponds Trail Head and see murals in South Loop.
Smith Park has a bridge that connects to a path.
Valley View Playfields also has a swimming pool and water park.
At nearly five miles long, the Bluff Trail provides quiet scenery along the Minnesota River.
The Mall of America is a giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores.
People relaxing at the Bloomington Summer Fete.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,699
Average: $106,444
Education
32,336
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,981
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bloomington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, MN is $1,326 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $2,331 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$2,716/month
1,786 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,742/month
856 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,126/month
1,546 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bloomington, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
524 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
703 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
703 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,601 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
634 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Normandale Community College Japanese Garden
- Centennial Lakes Park
- Sea Life Minnesota
- Hyland Hills Ski Area
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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 June 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.