Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Bloomington, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Bloomington at a glance?
Bloomington is a south metro city in Hennepin County, home to 88,344 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 88,344 (Census 2024 estimate; -1.8% since 2020)
- Median home value: $361,700, 8% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $93,211, 5% lower than Hennepin County
- Homeownership: 65.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 21 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 16 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Bloomington Public School District covers about 99% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Bloomington homes for sale?
The newest Bloomington listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$375,00010900 Chowen Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55431MLS #7161283
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
$334,9008217 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55420MLS #7168592Listing courtesy of Molina Realtors
$400,00011100 Thomas Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55431MLS #7167084Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Prior Lake
$389,0008330 Washburn Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55431MLS #7168074Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
$385,0008724 20th Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55425MLS #7141334Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
$1,195,0008079 Kentucky Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438MLS #7167652Listing courtesy of Options Real Estate, Inc
See all 220 Bloomington homes for sale
- Under $200,000 35
- Under $250,000 56
- Under $300,000 80
- Under $350,000 104
- Under $400,000 149
- Under $450,000 170
- Under $500,000 187
- Under $600,000 199
- Under $700,000 205
- Under $800,000 208
- Under $1 million 213
- Under $1.5 million 215
- Under $2 million 216
- $1 million and up 7
- Single-family homes 131
- Townhomes 1
- Condos 85
- Multi-family homes 1
- Land and lots 2
- 3+ bedrooms 143
- 4+ bedrooms 71
- 5+ bedrooms 12
- New construction 1
- Lakefront 4
- 1+ acre 39
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
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Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Bloomington sell for?
Homes sold in Bloomington in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Bloomington sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Bloomington home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Bloomington was $375,000, up 1.0% from the year before, with 951 homes sold.
- Median sale price$375,000+1.0% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold951past 12 months
- Days on market36past 12 months
- Months of supply2.4end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Bloomington market report
Living in
What's it like living in Bloomington, MN?
The answer
Bloomington is a south metro city, and it's about 21 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 28 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 62.3% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1972, and 65.7% of households own their home.
Downtown Minneapolis21min
Downtown Saint Paul28min
MSP Airport16min
Mall of America13min
University of Minnesota24min
Hover a community —Bloomington88,344 residents · Hennepin County
Demographics · Bloomington, MN
Who lives in Bloomington?
According to the Census Bureau, Bloomington's median household income is $93,211, 5% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 41.1, 65.7% of households own their home and 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population88,34437,601 households
Median household income$93,211Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$361,700Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,561Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners65.7%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher46.2%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age41.1Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes62.3%Median year built: 1972
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Bloomington growing?
Bloomington's population shrank 1.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 89,978 to 88,344 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 89,853 |
| 2021 | 89,457 |
| 2022 | 87,899 |
| 2023 | 87,718 |
| 2024 | 88,344 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Bloomington address?
- Bloomington Public School Districtabout 99% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Bloomington look like by ZIP code?
5 ZIP codes cover most of Bloomington.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55438 | 24% | $414,600 | $106,432 | 78.8% | Homes for sale |
| 55431 | 23% | $373,500 | $101,484 | 67.4% | Homes for sale |
| 55420 | 19% | $328,400 | $82,170 | 67% | Homes for sale |
| 55437 | 19% | $381,700 | $95,718 | 68.9% | Homes for sale |
| 55425 | 13% | $339,500 | $76,274 | 33% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Bloomington?
Bloomington has about 3.7 square miles of water inside city limits. 10 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Bloomington; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Long Meadow Lake829 acres
- Anderson Lake363 acres
- Normandale\Nordmyr Lake215 acres
- Bush Lake171 acres
- Hyland Lake84 acres
- Penn Lake44 acres
- Girard Lake20 acres
- Oxboro Lake16 acres
- Ancel's Glen Lake12 acres
- Wanda Miller Lake11 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Bloomington?
Bloomington residents' average one-way commute is 21 minutes (Census ACS). 63% drive alone, 4.2% take public transit and 22.3% work from home.
Average commute21 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone63%of workers
Public transit4.2%of workers
Work from home22.3%of workers
Drive times from Bloomington
- 21 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 28 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 16 minMSP Airport
- 13 minMall of America
- 24 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Bloomington residents work?
The largest share of employed Bloomington residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.5%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (13.6%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.8% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance23.5%
- Professional, scientific and management services13.6%
- Manufacturing11.7%
- Retail trade11.2%
- Finance, insurance and real estate9%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food8.5%
City comparison
How does Bloomington compare to Richfield, Burnsville and Edina?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Bloomington, side by side.
| Metric | Bloomington | Richfield | Burnsville | Edina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 88,344 | 36,491 | 64,864 | 53,564 |
| Change since 2020 | -1.8% | -1.4% | +0.8% | +0.2% |
| Median home value | $362K | $344K | $355K | $646K |
| Median household income | $93K | $85K | $87K | $129K |
| Median gross rent | $1,561 | $1,393 | $1,513 | $1,844 |
| Homeowners | 65.7% | 61.6% | 64.7% | 72.4% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 39.4 | 36.7 | 44.9 |
| Average commute | 21 min | 23.1 min | 23.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 21 min | 16 min | 24 min | 16 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Bloomington home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Bloomington's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Bloomington
What's required to sell a home in Bloomington?
Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection. A Time-of-Sale evaluation must be completed and filed before the home is listed.
- Applies to single- and two-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and mobile homes; buildings with four or more units are excluded.
- The report goes to the city within 7 days of the evaluation.
- Hazards must be corrected, or assumed by the buyer, and city-inspected. The program includes an energy disclosure (since April 2022).
Source: City of Bloomington. Confirm before you list; rules change.
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Is Bloomington right for you?
Who should buy a home in Bloomington?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Bloomington Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Bloomington?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
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Bloomington FAQ
What do Bloomington buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Bloomington?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Bloomington at $361,700, 8% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Bloomington homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Bloomington, MN?
About 88,344 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 1.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Bloomington?
Bloomington Public School District (about 99% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Bloomington from downtown Minneapolis?
About 21 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 28 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 21 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Bloomington has a median household income of $93,211, 65.7% homeownership and a 21-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,561 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Bloomington?
55438, 55431, 55420, 55437 and 55425 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Bloomington?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Long Meadow Lake (about 1,214 acres), Bush Lake (about 175 acres), Hyland Lake (about 81 acres) and Anderson Lake (about 72 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Bloomington?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Bloomington require an inspection to sell a home?
Yes. A Time-of-Sale evaluation must be completed and filed before the home is listed. (Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Bloomington?
Drive times from Bloomington in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
12 minRichfieldMedian home value $344KView Richfield →12 minBurnsvilleMedian home value $355KView Burnsville →16 minEdinaMedian home value $646KView Edina →18 minSavageMedian home value $432KView Savage →