Bloomington, MN

Bloomington MN scores 51/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 36% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 136 (100 = avg); violent crime index 82; property crime index 190. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Bloomington. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Bloomington is about $1,561/month (moderate). At $1,561/month for a typical unit, you need about $56,196+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $361,700.

Median household income is $93,211, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($93,211) clears the $56,196 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 57°F (highs near 63°F, lows near 50°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Bloomington: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $93,211 helps carry housing costs) (2) Households earning $56,196+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,561/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Bloomington who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 51/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Bloomington does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $56,196 household income for $1,561/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Bloomington scores 51/100 on safety with $1,561/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.