Bloomington, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 82,717 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Bloomington sits in Hennepin County, along the Minnesota River.
Cultural Attractions
The Bloomington Center for the Arts hosts performances and visual arts exhibits, as well as classes for adults.
Recreation
Bloomington has an extensive park system, with amenities such as athletic fields, trails, swimming pools, and skating rinks.
Historical
The Minnesota Twins played their first home game at Met Stadium in Bloomington in 1961.
Economy
The Mall of America, which opened in 1992, is a major employer in the area and the No.1 tourist destination in the Midwest.
| Median home price [details] | $163,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $202,032 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 1,258 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 31 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,833 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 26 |
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