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Bloomington
  • Town in Minnesota
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Bloomington

#43 in Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Bloomington is a town in Minnesota with a population of 89,436. Bloomington is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Bloomington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Bloomington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Bloomington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bloomington are above average.
    About Bloomington...
    Population
    89,436
    Town near
    Minneapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $279,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,312
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      173.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      87.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      302.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,000.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      305.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Bloomington

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,582
    National
    $69,021
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