At a Glance
Median Income
$48,918
$32,643 per capita
Home Value
$289,700
Zillow: $315,772
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
289/100K
2,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.0% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 6.2% (72% 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 $315,772. 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 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,753/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population78,791
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density3,389/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,918
Per Capita$32,643
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$9,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,132
Housing
B
Home Value$289,700
Rent$1,160
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$315,772
Housing Units36,562
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent289/100K
Property2,753/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary234/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
12.3% 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.