Bemidji, MN Economy


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Bemidji, MN is a great place to live, with an average 2 bedroom rent of $990 as compared to the US at $1,430. Additionally, costs for groceries are much lower than the national average - in Bemidji they index at 98 versus 100 in the US. Local companies within Bemidji include Sanford Health, J&D Manufacturing, and Beltrami Electric Cooperative. The cost of living in Bemidji is significantly lower than the US average, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Bemidji has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bemidji has seen the job market decrease by -0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bemidji
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bemidji is 7.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bemidji is 7.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Bemidji
- The average income of a Bemidji resident is $24,829 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bemidji resident is $42,218 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 4 years ago

Cons. Winter is long, very cold. Not a lot to do (unless you are very into the outdoors) Health care is TERRIBLE. Decent job opportunities are very low. Not the safest  More

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Bemidji, Minn., is home to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, USA curling teams and more art and theater than you'd think possible in a city of 13,000-plus. Downtown  More

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Over 17 years ago

Winters here can be very cold and you can generally look for a good amount of snow for winter  More

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