Bloomington, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
78,791 Population
$48,918 Median Income
$289,700 Home Value
$1,160 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
354 Violent Crime / 100K
24.9 yrs Median Age
60.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.3
Economy
3.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population78,791
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density3,389/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 77.8%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$48,918
Per Capita Income$32,643
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty Rate13.0%
County GDP$9,347M

Housing

3.3/5
Home Value (Census)$289,700
Zillow Value$306,909
Median Rent$1,160
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression26.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime354/100K
Property Crime2,968/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Vehicle Theft150.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul38° / 75°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow9 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute17 min
Work From Home16.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations35

How Bloomington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$48,918
Home Value$289,700
Median Rent$1,160
Poverty Rate13.0%
Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
Unemployment3.7%
Violent Crime353.9 /100K
Avg Temperature56.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population78,791
Population Density3,389 per sq mi
Median Age24.9 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77.8% Black 4.8% Hispanic 0.9% Other 16.5%
White77.8%
Black or African American4.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.5%

Language

English Only85.5%
Spanish Speakers14.5%
English 85.5% Spanish 14.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.0%
Health Insurance93.2%

Income

35% below avg
Median Household Income$48,918
Per Capita Income$32,643
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,132
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,896

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Poverty Rate13.0%
Total Establishments (County)3,439
County GDP$9,347M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation393
Healthcare Facilities422
Retail Stores390
Manufacturing94
Total Establishments3,439

Industry Mix

Restaurants 393 Healthcare 422 Retail 390 Manufacturing 94

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,896
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,867

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.9 min
Work From Home16.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

3% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$289,700
Zillow Home Value Index$306,909

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$327,000
Price Per Sq Ft$180
Homes Sold (month)30
Sale-to-List Ratio96.2%
Price Drops13.4%
Active Inventory216

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied35.1%

Rental Costs

Near national avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,160
Zillow Rent Index$1,472

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedroom$1,096
3 Bedroom$1,391
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,867
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.68%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.2%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate8,008 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access87.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)422
Restaurants (County)393

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime353.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter1.2 /100K
Rape73.4 /100K
Robbery97.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault181.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,968.4 /100K
Burglary586.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,231.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft150.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

38°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
Sunny Days285 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.4 in
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Land Area23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²)
Population Density3,389 per sq mi
Latitude39.1637°
Longitude-86.5243°
County FIPS18105

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 35.5%
D 63%

Democrat +27.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
High School+95.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density3,389 per sq mi
Land Area23.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations35
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)35
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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