Living in Bloomington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomington has 78,907 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $77,384 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $203,300, the median rent is $1,050/month.
Bloomington at a glance
- Population
- 78,907
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,384State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $203,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,050/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bloomington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomington the median home value is $203,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,621 a month in housing costs.
Bloomington median household income
The median household income in Bloomington is $77,384 and the income per person is $45,655. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,162
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.20
Bloomington demographics
- Population
- 78,907
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 34,892
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›
Education in Bloomington
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Bloomington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 78,907 | $77,384 | $203,300 | $1,050 |
| Normal | 53,569 | $64,785 | $213,600 | $965 |
| Downs | 1,641 | $110,625 | $240,600 | $1,258 |
| Shirley | 103 | $36,490 | $84,800 | — |
| Twin Grove | 1,458 | $116,250 | $264,800 | — |
| Towanda | 350 | $72,500 | $158,800 | $1,000 |
| Hudson | 1,918 | $110,000 | $224,700 | $1,063 |
| Heyworth | 2,573 | $96,500 | $210,600 | $1,053 |
| Carlock | 500 | $85,625 | $154,600 | $1,348 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomington, IL?
The median household income in Bloomington is $77,384, 7% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $203,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,050 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Bloomington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Bloomington?
The median age in Bloomington is 36.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bloomington?
The average commute to work in Bloomington is 17 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomington?
48.7% of adults in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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