The Town FilesBloomington, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 89,987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,700
- Household income
- $93,211
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 41.1
Bloomington is a city of 89,987 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $361,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 97% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 96% of Minnesota towns.
How Bloomington ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bloomington is worth $361,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $93,211, which is more affordable than 26% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,561 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bloomington | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,561 | $991 |
| Median household income | $93,211 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Bloomington
| People | Bloomington | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.4% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Bloomington
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 8.8°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.2 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomington since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 14, 1981 about 2.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 193 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 233 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 8, 1966.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Bloomington itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Bloomington
26 public schools with 11,108 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,685 | 22.2 |
| KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,610 | 18.1 |
| OLSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 779 | 14.7 |
| OAK GROVE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 661 | 14.1 |
| VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE | 6-8 | 622 | 12.2 |
| Seven Hills -Bloomington Elementary (charter) | K-5 | 542 | 9.7 |
| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 529 | 14.3 |
| OLSON ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 488 | 15.3 |
| POPLAR BRIDGE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 477 | 14.5 |
| NORMANDALE HILLS ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 441 | 13.8 |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 437 | 14.6 |
| RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 401 | 14.9 |
Towns near Bloomington
- Richfield, MN3.5 mi · 36,994 people · home $344,000
- Edina, MN4.8 mi · 53,494 people · home $646,300
- Burnsville, MN4.8 mi · 64,317 people · home $355,200
- Savage, MN5.4 mi · 32,465 people · home $432,300
- Eden Prairie, MN7.2 mi · 64,198 people · home $473,900
- Eagan, MN7.5 mi · 68,855 people · home $397,100
- Hopkins, MN7.9 mi · 19,079 people · home $375,600
- Apple Valley, MN8.1 mi · 56,374 people · home $370,400
Bloomington questions
Is Bloomington, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bloomington scores better for retirees than 31% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 6%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Bloomington?
The median owner-occupied home in Bloomington is valued at $361,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,211, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,561 a month.
What is the weather like in Bloomington?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 51.2 inches of snow.
Does Bloomington get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 14, 1981. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)