Apartments for rent in Bloomington, MN

Bloomington is a small city in Minnesota with just over 85,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the city. Renters tend to be in the minority in Bloomington, and 68% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Bloomington is $147/month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Bloomington has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 20% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Bloomington residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 22% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top field in the city. Bloomington workers bring in an average annual income of just under $84K, about the same as the state average. However, Bloomington compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Bloomington has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 47% of residents, while public transit is not used widely. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.