Bloomington is located in Hennepin County, Parking is free throughout the entire city of Bloomington and the Mall.
Bloomington contains almost nine thousand acres of parksand open space where you can work off that tomato, basil and cheese linguini. Or, if the urban scene is more your style, you can take a walk around the one-of-a-kind Mall of America, watch people and shop until you drop. For culture, catch a performance at our Center for the Arts or hop the LRT to Minneapolis.
Once you've experienced Bloomington, Minnesota's superior shopping, fine hotels, restaurants, ease of access, variety of attractions, friendly people, and beautiful parks, you'll know why visitors near and far call Bloomington, MN "The City of Hospitality."
Bloomington has 102 park and recreation areas, encompassing 3,014 acres, leisure and sporting activities abound in Bloomington. Thecity is also home to Hyland Lake Park Reserve, the Hyland Hills Ski area and Ski School. Additionally, the city boasts 208 lakes and ponds and a 180 square-mile watershed area.
Housing Cost
The average Bloomington home price is $245,600, while houses range from $155,000 to $650,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 80,869. Bloomington covers 35.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 830 feet above sea level.
Climate
Bloomington, MN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 4.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bloomington is 29.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.34 Inches.
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