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Bloomington Community Profile
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BLOOMINGTON REAL ESTATE
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 Thinking about buying a home in Bloomington, Minnesota? Here’s some information about the community to help you better understand the area, find Bloomington homes for sale, get Bloomington school information, and decide if this community might be a good fit for you.
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BLOOMINGTON HOMES FOR SALE - link to interactive map of current Bloomington property listings
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BLOOMINGTON HOUSING INFORMATION
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West Bloomington
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Median Sale Price 2007
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$245,000
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% change from previous year
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-0.8%
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East Bloomington
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Median Sale Price 2007
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$272,900
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% change from previous year
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-5.3%
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Median Home Age
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36 years
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Owner Occupied Homes
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70%
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Rented Homes
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28%
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Vacant Homes
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2%
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BLOOMINGTON HOUSING MARKET INFORMATION - link to current monthly Bloomington market report compiled by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
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Bloomington, MN Overview
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County
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Hennepin
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Region
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West Twin Cities Metro
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Distance from Minneapolis
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8 miles
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Population
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84,347
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BLOOMINGTON RECREATION INFORMATION
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Bloomington has an Historical Museum, Japanese gardens, 90 parks and playlots, 2 golf courses, Ice Garden and Armory, National Wildlife Refuge and Art center.
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Festivals and arts opportunities include River Rendezvous, a living history festival which depicts frontier life in the 1800’s. Depictions include craft demos, traders, food purveyors and entertainers. Summer Fete and Fireworks 4th of July celebration with music food and fireworks.
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Bloomington School Information
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LOCAL K-12 INFORMATION
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SCHOOL TYPE
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# OF SCHOOLS
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ENROLLMENT
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GRADES
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PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO
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Elementary
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10
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4,473
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K-6
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19:1
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Middle School
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1
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1,696
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5-6
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18:1
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Junior High
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1
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1,742
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7-8
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17:1
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Senior High
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2
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3,477
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9-12
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17:1
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Private/Parochial
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- High school graduates attending post-secondary: 82%
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SCHOOL DISTRICT: #271 - Bloomington Public Schools
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Request a free Relocation Packet, including a copy of the current SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINE with information on public, private and charter schools in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and western Wisconsin. It also includes helpful guidelines on how to choose the right schools for your family and your specific needs.
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INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED
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