Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sandy's Place
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
People's Organic
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cone Brothers
Coffee Shop
West Side Perk
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
Patrick's Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Little Pete's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) C-
Schneider Theater
Theatre Arts
Bloomington Artistry
Theatre Arts
Mhiripiri Gallery
Art Gallery
Lincoln Stadium
Stadium
Bloomington Historical Museum
Museum
The Works
Museum
Bloomington Family Aquatic Center
Water Park
AMF Southtown Lanes
Bowling Alley
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Ted Paul Theater
Theatre Arts
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
Museum
The Izaak Walton League of America
Attraction
AMC Southdale 16
Cinema
Edina Historical Society Museum
Museum
Edina Pool
Water Park
B&B Theatres Bloomington 13
Cinema
Food and Drink (79) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Gyropolis
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
MGM
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sunrise Donuts
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Creekside Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Hughes Pavilion
Community Centre
Lifetime
Gym
Richfield Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Groceries of the Orient
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Macarons by Maddie Lu
Bakery
Baking Betty's
Bakery
Little Pete's
Bakery
Parks (104) A+
Brookside Park
Park
Marsh Lake Park
Park
Harrison Picnic Grounds
Park
Tretbaugh Park
Park
Moir Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Vanderbie Park
Park
Tarnhill Playground
Park
Lower Penn Lake Park
Park
Skriebakken Park
Park
Lake Girard Park
Park
Dupont Playlot
Park
Haeg Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
South Glen Park
Park
Playground
Park
Bryant Park
Park
Northcrest Park
Park
Maplewood Park
Park
River Valley Park
Park
Gene C. Kelly Youth Playfield
Park
ValleyView Playfield
Park
Ridgeview Park
Park
Brye Park
Park
Shops (208) F
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sagitario
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Jerry's Do It Best Hardware
Home Improvement
Penn Cycle
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Schuler Shoes
Shoes
Southtown Nails
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Carter's
Clothing
Wedding Day Diamonds
Fashion
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Christopher & Banks
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Herberger's
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Salon Oriana
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Bloomington.
Public Transit Stops (821)
Stops & Stations A+
Brookside Av S
Bus Stop
Upton Rd
Bus Stop
Upton Circle
Bus Stop
Xerxes Av S
Bus Stop
Russell Av S
Bus Stop
Xerxes Av S
Bus Stop
98 St W
Bus Stop
Russell Av S
Bus Stop
98 1/2 St W
Bus Stop
Queen Rd
Bus Stop
Xerxes Curve #2
Bus Stop
Penn Av S
Bus Stop
York Curve
Bus Stop
Xerxes Curve #1
Bus Stop
Abbott Av S
Bus Stop
Penn / Newton Av S
Bus Stop
Abbott Av S
Bus Stop
Penn Av S
Bus Stop
100 St W
Bus Stop
Ivy Lane
Bus Stop
100 St W
Bus Stop
Gideon Pond Apts
Bus Stop
Logan Av S
Bus Stop
Gideon Pond Apts
Bus Stop
Chowen Av S
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Bloomington is 109/100 - which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D

Bloomington crime rates are 4,034 per 100k, which is 79% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
3,742 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
292 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Bloomington is $78,224 - which is 24% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$78,224 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Bloomington Police Department
Police
Bloomington Fire Department - Station #2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bloomington Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Park Nicollet Bloomington
Doctor
Tria Orthopedic Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
McCannel Eye Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
McCannel Eye Surgery
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bloomington Fire Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bloomington Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
River Bluff Dental - Dr. Walter Palmer
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CCRM Fertility Minneapolis
Clinic
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Hospital
Allina Medical Clinic Woodlake
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Bloomington home prices are $265,700 - which is 39% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$265,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools B-

The Bloomington graduation rate is 90% - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (24) F
Hillcrest Elementary
Ramalynn Montessori Academy
Bethany Academy
Nativity Of Mary School
Olson Elementary
Sun Center
Oak Grove Elementary
Olson Middle
Washburn Elementary
Bloomington Shared Time
Oak Grove Middle
Normandale Hills Elementary
Life Academy
Westwood Elementary
Tlc Early Learning Center
Poplar Bridge Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary
Abc International Montessori Academy
Valley View Elementary
Valley View Middle
Blessed Trinity-Penn Campus
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Intersect
High Schools (11) F
Richfield College Experience Prg
Choice Alternative High School Is
Choice Alternative High School
Bethany Academy
Bloomington Transition Center
Bloomington Career And College Acad
Jefferson Senior High
Bloomington Shared Time
Beacon Alp Is
Beacon Alp
Kennedy Senior High
Intersect
South Education Center Academy
Seca - Is
Secondary Special Education
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alc Richfield - Success At 15
Richfield Senior High
Alc Richfield Hs-Is
Learners Center
Bes Transition Program
Burnsville High School
Youth Transition Program
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ratings A

Bloomington has an overall rating of 80% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Bloomington Area Facts

  • Bloomington has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bloomington crime rates are 79% higher than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Bloomington is 10% higher than the Minnesota average

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Bloomington, MN - Home of The Mall of America 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) Bloomington, Minnesota, is a fun place to visit. I have been there many times in my life. I went with friends when I was single and now I go with my husband and kids. The main attraction I enjoy visiting in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the Mall of America. It is considered the larg ...Read More est mall in America and has more than 500 stores. It also has some great restaurants, and yes even amusement park rides for the kids. Some of the rides are not only for the kids but also the kids at heart. I enjoyed the roller coasters and log ride during one of my previous visits. I have also enjoyed the Under Water Adventures Aquarium at the Mall of America.

There are many hotels to choose from when you are visiting Bloomington. One of my favorite hotels is Embassy Suites. They offer 2 room suites, which is perfect for families. They also offer free made to order breakfast included in the hotel rate. Although, if Embassy Suites is not your pick of hotels you have no shortage of options. Also located in Bloomington is a Marriott, County Inn and Suites, Comfort Inn, Park Plaza, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, and the Radisson, which features a Water Park of America. The Water Park of America is an indoor water park attached to the hotel that features 12 water slides, a lazy river, and multiple kid play areas. You really can't go wrong with any hotel in the city of Bloomington. As it's really not about where you stay, it's about what you do when you're there. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bloomington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brookside Park
      Marsh Lake Park
      Harrison Picnic Grounds
      Tretbaugh Park
      Moir Park
      Lincoln Park
      Central Park
      Vanderbie Park

      Entertainment

      Schneider Theater
      Bloomington Artistry
      Mhiripiri Gallery
      Lincoln Stadium
      Bloomington Historical Museum
      The Works
      Bloomington Family Aquatic Center
      AMF Southtown Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Gyropolis
      Wendy's
      White Castle
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Subway
      MGM

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bloomington? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Bloomington.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bloomington? The cost of living in Bloomington is 109/100 - which is 10% higher than Minnesota.
      Bloomington
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bloomington? Bloomington crime rates are 4,034, which are 79% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      4,034 per 100k people

      74% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      74% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bloomington? The median income in Bloomington is $78,224 which is 24% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $78,22441% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,87344% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Bloomington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Park Nicollet Bloomington

      A+ Housing

      What are Bloomington home prices? Bloomington home prices are $265,700 - which is 39% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $265,70044% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22029% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Bloomington have good schools? The Bloomington graduation rate is 90% - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Bloomington a good place to live? Bloomington has an overall rating of 80% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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