Here's what it costs to live in Bloomington, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, while the typical home is valued around $203,300. Households earn a median of $77,384 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$77,384
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,050
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$203,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$927
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$999
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,302
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,717
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
78,907
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$909
Per month
Avg Home Value
$144,500
Census ACS
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.7%
What is the cost of living index for Bloomington?
The cost of living index for Bloomington is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,050 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bloomington?
The median household income in Bloomington is $77,384 per year.
What is the median home value in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $203,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bloomington?
Air quality data for Bloomington is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bloomington?
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
