At a Glance
Median Income
$75,449
$44,142 per capita
Home Value
$198,800
Zillow: $256,676
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
495/100K
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
287 sunny days/yr
How Bloomington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomington residents earn a median household income of $75,449 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,142. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomington is $198,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,676. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Bloomington reports 495 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,403/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population78,703
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,449
Per Capita$44,142
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,800
Rent$1,004
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$256,676
Housing Units36,709
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent495/100K
Property1,403/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault358/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days287/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Bloomington was founded in 1857.
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1981.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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