Bemidji, MN Area Guide

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Bemidji Area Facts

Bemidji has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Bemidji crime rates are 237% higher than the Minnesota average
Cost of living in Bemidji is 8% lower than the Minnesota average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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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.

9% less expensive than average

1% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Bemidji? Bemidji crime rates are 6,615, which are 237% higher than Minnesota

6,615 per 100k people

190% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

190% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

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

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

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

6% higher than the US average

School test scores

1% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys