Bloomington, Minnesota has an overall cost of living index of 104.3, which is 4.3 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,561 per month, while the typical home is valued around $361,700. Households earn a median of $93,211 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$93,211
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,561
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$361,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
104.3
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
104.3
Goods
104.5
Rents / Housing
110.3
Services
89.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $125,980 |
| Registered Nurse | $102,790 |
| Elementary Teacher | $74,150 |
| Electrician | $86,730 |
| Accountant | $94,420 |
| Plumber | $89,340 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $332,780 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,110 |
| Operations Manager | $124,270 |
| Market Research Analyst | $94,290 |
| Health Services Manager | $139,910 |
| Truck Driver | $65,290 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $130,550 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
88,665
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,515
Per month
Avg Home Value
$370,614
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 55420 | — | $1,223 | $284,300 |
| ZIP 55425 | — | $1,387 | $292,900 |
| ZIP 55431 | — | $1,685 | $333,700 |
| ZIP 55435 | — | $1,698 | $316,800 |
| ZIP 55437 | — | $1,519 | $348,600 |
| ZIP 55438 | — | $1,505 | $386,600 |
| ZIP 55439 | — | $1,591 | $631,400 |
January Avg
16°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.5
fair
Hospitals
22
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
Bloomington has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 104.3. The US national average is 100, so Bloomington is 4.3 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,561 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Bloomington is $93,211 per year.
The median home value in Bloomington is $361,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Bloomington is not yet available.
Tax data for Minnesota is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
