At a Glance
Median Income
$48,918
$32,643 per capita
Home Value
$289,700
Zillow: $306,909
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
2,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
285 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
3.2 / 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 $48,918 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,643. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,439 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomington is $289,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,909. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Bloomington reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,968/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
60.0% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population78,791
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density3,389/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,918
Per Capita$32,643
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$9,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,132
Housing
B
Home Value$289,700
Rent$1,160
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$306,909
Housing Units36,562
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property2,968/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary586/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days285/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+33.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1983.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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