Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Cabin Coffehouse
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bemidji Fusion
Coffee Shop
Simonson Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex
Theatre Arts
Headwaters Music & Arts
Theatre Arts
Headwaters Science Center
Museum
The Chief Theatre
Theatre Arts
Alano Club
Nightclub
Bemidji Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) C+
Erberts and Gerberts
Fast Food
Chocolates Plus
Sweets
Hard Times, Bar and Grill
Bar
Big River Scoop Ice Cream
Sweets
Bar 209
Bar
Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bemidji Lake View Liquor
Alcohol
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cherry Berry-Bemidji
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Incharge Fitness
Gym
Knockout Fit Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
Gym Bin
Gym
Groceries (16) A+
Rother's Just Desserts
Bakery
Next Level Nutrition
Health Food
Raphael's Bakery
Bakery
Harmony Co-op
Grocery Store
Harmony Natural Foods Co-Op
Grocery Store
Bemidji Downtown Meats
Butcher
Stittsworth Meats
Butcher
Lueken's Village Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bemidji Locker & Fish Co
Grocery Store
Big Apple Bagels
Bakery
Rod's Specialty Meats
Butcher
Market Place Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lueken's Village Foods South
Grocery Store
Schwan's Bemidji Depot
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Gordon Falls Park
Park
Ralph Gracie Memorial Park
Park
Beltrami County Park
Park
Library Park
Park
Diamond Point Park
Park
Diamond Point Playground
Playground
Paul Bunyan Park
Park
The Point of Diamond Point Park
Park
Bemidji City Park
Park
Cameron Park
Park
North Country Park
Park
Nymore water access
Park
Algoma Park
Park
Nymore Beach
Park
Roger Lehmann Park
Park
Mississippi River Trail Silver Maple Campsite
Park
Nymore Park
Park
Otto Schmunk Park
Park
Shops (97) A+
Bronze Ambition Sunless & Teeth Whitening
Beauty
Foot Locker
Shoes
BeaverMart
Convenience Store
Asgard Computers
Electronics
Mattie's Menagerie Antiques
Furniture
Northern Sun Tanning
Beauty
Blue Parrot Jewelry
Fashion
Walman Optical Co
Optician
Hair Teasers, Studio
Hairdresser
Slumberland Furniture - Bemidji
Furniture
Ryan the Cell Phone Doctor
Electronics
Tesoro
Convenience Store
KD Floral
Florist
Northern Surplus
Clothing
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Clothing
Books N More
Books
A Stitch In Time
Clothing
Economy Shop
Department Store
Bemidji Clothsline
Clothing
218 Home+Gift
Gift Shop
The Hanger
Clothing
Salone
Beauty
Clearwater Cottage
Clothing
Morell's Chippewa Trading Post
Gift Shop
Back N Time Antiques and Americana
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Bemidji.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bemidji is 91/100 - which is 8% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Bemidji crime rates are 8,546 per 100k, which is 280% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
7,893 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
653 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Bemidji is $36,250 - which is 43% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$36,250 F
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
North Country Dental
Dentist
Beltrami County Law Enforcement Center
Police
Lakeview Dental Clinic
Dentist
Bemidji Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Medsave - Friendly Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedExpress - Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bemidji Dental Clinic
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Wildgen Wilimek & Associates
Doctor
Bemidji Orthodontics
Dentist
Headwaters Dental
Dentist
Dermatology Professionals
Clinic
Sanford Radiation Oncology
Clinic
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Hospital
Sanford Medical Center Bemidji Emergency Room
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Choice therapy
Clinic
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
Dentist
Sanford Orthopedics
Clinic
Sanford Sleep Clinic
Clinic
Sanford Health Walk-in and Pediatric Clinic
Clinic
Medical Oncology
Clinic
Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Bemidji home prices are $141,300 - which is 26% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$141,300 D
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B

The Bemidji graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (20) A+
Central Elementary
J.W. Smith Elementary
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
St Philip'S School
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Bemidji Bylaw
First City School
Trek North Middle School
Bemidji Middle Alp
Bemidji Middle
Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms
St Mark'S Lutheran School
Lincoln Elementary
North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Paul Bunyan Center
High Schools (12) D-
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Bemidji Bylaw
First City School
Oshki Manidoo Center
Treknorth High School
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-Credit Recovery
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-Extended Year
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Bemidji Senior High
North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr.
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ratings B+

Bemidji has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C
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Bemidji - Something for Everyone 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I love Bemidji because of the low cost of living, different amenities, education options, and the friendly community. One of the best things about living in Bemidji is that we are right on Lake Bemidji which makes is really cool especially in the summer, spring and fall. I love t ...Read More o escape and relax by the lake in the summer.

We don't have many different shopping options, but we do have a TJ Maxx, Walmart and other stores. One of my favorite places to shop is at Up Thrift Shop because there are so many second-hand deals. The prices are very reasonable.

We also value education. I don't live that far from Bemidji State University. The primary and high schools are decent. Most graduates attend the local University because it has a lot to offer. We have a few libraries in the area which offer several summer programs for kids. Overall Bemidji is a cool place to live for students, families, and retirees. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bemidji? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gordon Falls Park
      Ralph Gracie Memorial Park
      Beltrami County Park
      Library Park
      Diamond Point Park
      Diamond Point Playground
      Paul Bunyan Park
      The Point of Diamond Point Park

      Entertainment

      Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex
      Headwaters Music & Arts
      Headwaters Science Center
      The Chief Theatre
      Alano Club
      Bemidji Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Erberts and Gerberts
      Chocolates Plus
      Hard Times, Bar and Grill
      Big River Scoop Ice Cream
      Bar 209
      Discount Liquor
      Papa Murphy's
      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bemidji? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Bemidji.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bemidji? The cost of living in Bemidji is 91/100 - which is 8% lower than Minnesota.
      Bemidji
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bemidji? Bemidji crime rates are 8,546, which are 280% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      8,546 per 100k people

      268% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      268% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bemidji? The median income in Bemidji is $36,250 which is 43% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $36,25034% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,93623% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bemidji a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sanford Medical Center Bemidji Emergency Room
      Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medsave - Friendly Family Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wildgen Wilimek & Associates

      A- Housing

      What are Bemidji home prices? Bemidji home prices are $141,300 - which is 26% lower than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $141,30023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8609% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Bemidji have good schools? The Bemidji graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Bemidji a good place to live? Bemidji has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      4 total surveys

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