Living in Bloomington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomington has 80,049 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $50,465 (30% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $321,400, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Bloomington at a glance
- Population
- 80,049
- Median age
- 25.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $50,465State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $321,400State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Indiana median; home values 47% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
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 $321,400, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,546 a month in housing costs.
Bloomington median household income
The median household income in Bloomington is $50,465 and the income per person is $35,299. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38,407
- Owner-occupied
- 34.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.3%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.91
Bloomington demographics
- Population
- 80,049
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 34,514
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›
Education in Bloomington
58.8% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 34.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 10.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Bloomington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 80,049 | $50,465 | $321,400 | $1,200 |
| Smithville-Sanders | 3,299 | $74,750 | $259,100 | $1,123 |
| Ellettsville | 6,698 | $90,213 | $243,600 | $855 |
| Stanford | 472 | $131,289 | $295,500 | — |
| Harrodsburg | 298 | $35,417 | $182,800 | — |
| Stinesville | 297 | $64,464 | $129,400 | $642 |
| Solsberry | 184 | $230,724 | $447,400 | — |
| Gosport | 1,303 | $59,886 | $108,300 | $898 |
| Nashville | 1,386 | $51,638 | $294,900 | $822 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomington, IN?
The median household income in Bloomington is $50,465, 30% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $321,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,200 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Bloomington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Indiana median; home values 47% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Bloomington?
The median age in Bloomington is 25.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Bloomington?
The average commute to work in Bloomington is 18 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomington?
58.8% 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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