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Popular Bloomington Apartments

Devonshire

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

1 Bedroom$903 - $1,757

2 Bedrooms$931 - $2,092

International Village Apartments

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55420

1 Bedroom$850 - $930

2 Bedrooms$1,035 - $1,145

Bristol Village

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55438

1 Bedroom$920 - $1,260

2 Bedrooms$1,050 - $1,440

Heritage Hills Apartments

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55437

1 Bedroom$835 - $935

3 BedroomsUp to $1,350

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Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	3.4%	6.7%	-3.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	5.4%	-1.6%
$15,000 to $19,999	4.1%	5.4%	-1.3%
$20,000 to $24,999	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%
$25,000 to $29,999	6.0%	6.1%	-0.1%
$30,000 to $34,999	5.4%	6.3%	-0.9%
$35,000 to $39,999	5.6%	5.9%	-0.3%
$40,000 to $44,999	5.4%	5.8%	-0.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	5.5%	5.3%	+0.2%
$50,000 to $59,999	10.4%	10.2%	+0.2%
$60,000 to $74,999	13.5%	12.2%	+1.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	12.1%	+1.7%
$100,000 to $124,999	7.2%	5.6%	+1.6%
$125,000 to $149,999	3.9%	2.6%	+1.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.3%	2.1%	+1.2%
$200,000 or more	3.4%	2.2%	+1.2%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	5.0%	6.4%	-1.4%
10.0% to 14.9%	11.6%	12.3%	-0.7%
15.0% to 19.9%	16.3%	15.4%	+0.9%
20.0% to 24.9%	15.0%	14.1%	+0.9%
25.0% to 29.9%	11.7%	11.7%	+0.0%
30.0% to 34.9%	10.2%	7.9%	+2.3%
35.0% to 39.9%	6.2%	5.3%	+0.9%
40.0% to 49.9%	6.9%	6.5%	+0.4%
50.0% or more	14.1%	15.4%	-1.3%
Not computed	3.0%	5.0%	-2.0%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	13.5%	17.5%	-4.0%
25 to 34 years	29.7%	27.6%	+2.1%
35 to 44 years	18.8%	18.8%	+0.0%
45 to 54 years	12.8%	11.8%	+1.0%
55 to 64 years	7.0%	6.3%	+0.7%
65 to 74 years	5.7%	5.8%	-0.1%
75 to 84 years	7.4%	7.6%	-0.2%
85 years and over	5.1%	4.6%	+0.5%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	55.8%	43.9%	+11.9%
30 to 44 minutes	27.9%	25.7%	+2.2%
45 to 59 minutes	7.4%	11.7%	-4.3%
60 or more minutes	9.0%	18.6%	-9.6%

Source: 2000 Census

Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington, Minnesota is located due south of Minneapolis and while considered a suburb is very much its own city. The population of around 81,000 can be proud of a great city and place to live. When beginning the search for your Bloomington apartment, know that it is largely a car dependent area although there is excellent commuter service into Minneapolis.

The city is essentially divided into East and West by an Interstate highway. Both sides contain residential areas. Also know that one third of the city's land is reserved for parks some of which are natural habitats. There are several large lakes within city boundaries too.

Mall of America

The area of the city where the Vikings and the Twins once played is now the site of the Mall of America and is, without a doubt, one of the main attractions of not only Bloomington but the whole state. Within miles of the city are a number of big casinos where you'll find plenty of entertainment as well as gambling. Cruising on the river is popular for tourists and locals a like and there are a number of options available.Once in your Bloomington apartment, there is plenty to do in town as well as all the attractions just up the road in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Meat and Potatoes

As for dining out, most everyone will give the Twin City Grill a lot of well deserved stars. It's a local place in the unlikely location of the Mall of America. Great food, great wine list, and great service. It can make mall shopping a better experience! Tucci Benuchiis an equally popular Italian place and don't skip the Bloomington Chop House for a good meat and potatoes meal.

Yuck It Up

At night, sports bars are the places to start and you won't find better than either Joe Senser's for watching games and meeting new people. It's friendly and good. The Joke Joint is a great comedy place and there's no way you'll get out of there without a few good laughs. For upscale dancing and big nights out, head on up to Minneapolis to the clubs.

Bloomington is a great place to live and you're going to love your Bloomington apartment.

Average Apartment Rent in Bloomington, Minnesota

# Bedrooms	Apr	Mar	Feb	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	$936	$937	$1,015	-7.8%
2 Bed	$1,132	$1,140	$1,235	-8.3%
3 Bed	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%

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Bloomington Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Bloomington have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bloomington apartment cost $1,015. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Bloomington apartment was $1,235 in February. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Bloomington rentals listed below.

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What neighborhoods in Bloomington are good for eating out?
Bloomington's weather varies greatly with the seasons, with residents getting to experience the best of both worlds. Summers are warm with temperatures in the 70s, while winters bring snow and temperatures dipping into the teens. Annual rainfall is slightly below the national average at approximately 30", and is distributed evenly throughout the year. In the summer, residents can take advantage of the vast parkland the city has to offer, including the Minnesota Valley's Wetlands and the Hyland Park Reserve. In the Winter, locals can head to one of the town's winter festivals to enjoy some ice skating, sledding, and dog sled rides, or unwind with a warm glass of cider or hot cocoa and listen to stories of Bloomington's past.
What's the weather like in Bloomington?
Bloomington's weather varies greatly with the seasons, with residents getting to experience the best of both worlds. Summers are warm with temperatures in the 70s, while winters bring snow and temperatures dipping into the teens. Annual rainfall is slightly below the national average at approximately 30", and is distributed evenly throughout the year. In the summer, residents can take advantage of the vast parkland the city has to offer, including the Minnesota Valley's Wetlands and the Hyland Park Reserve. In the Winter, locals can head to one of the town's winter festivals to enjoy some ice skating, sledding, and dog sled rides, or unwind with a warm glass of cider or hot cocoa and listen to stories of Bloomington's past.
What do people do for fun in Bloomington?
A suburb of Minneapolis, Bloomington is home to the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States. At the Underwater Adventures Aquarium, the world's largest underground aquarium, scuba-certified persons can dive with 9-foot sharks, and the Water Park of America is America's biggest indoor water park. During the long winter months, head to Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, even though it only has 175 feet of vertical. Outside of the city, the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge and Lake Minnetonka are available for hiking, swimming, and camping.
Is Bloomington a family friendly town?
Based on safety and quality of education, Bloomington is a somewhat family-friendly town. In fact, with a crime rate of 39 per 1,000 residents, Bloomington's crime rate is near the average for all other communities of similar size. As far as education is concerned, Bloomington is primarily served by the Bloomington Public School District. With 20 schools serving over 10,000 students, this district was rated better than 82.0 percent of school districts in Minnesota and 83.6 percent of school districts in the country.

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