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Living in Bloomington

Bloomington, a city in the United States, had a population of 78,907 in July 2026. In July 2026, 38.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bloomington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,050 per month, while the median home value was US$203,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 61.9%, and the vacancy rate was 6.11% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Bloomington recurring monthly costs, € per month€1460Private kindergarten€151Utilities, 85 m² flat€65Internet, 60 Mbps€53Fitness club€42Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly52.63 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited64.55 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,460 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB42.29 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home151 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,050/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct6.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,403 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent922.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,117 people of 78,804 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$77,384 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bloomington is 2.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Bloomington 2.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd77,384 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct78.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,558 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,756 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate2.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bloomington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bloomington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools40 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct27.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

There were 400 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio8 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents400 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,071 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bloomington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBloomington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bloomington highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,776Bloomington3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents495.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.77 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportBMI3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bloomington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bloomington.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bloomington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bloomington average monthly precipitation, mm030609012053456999114112989579787463JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bloomington annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bloomington is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Bloomington 6.5252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.45 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.778 · Feb 3.44 · Mar 9.89 · Apr 17.11 · May 23.33 · Jun 28.5 · Jul 30 · Aug 29.11 · Sep 26 · Oct 18.67 · Nov 10.11 · Dec 3.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116200 (NORMAL 4NE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.11 · Feb -7.28 · Mar -2.33 · Apr 3.28 · May 9.89 · Jun 15.5 · Jul 17.22 · Aug 16 · Sep 11.67 · Oct 5.44 · Nov -0.722 · Dec -5.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116200 (NORMAL 4NE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.89 · Feb -2.39 · Mar 3.72 · Apr 10.28 · May 16.28 · Jun 21.39 · Jul 23.22 · Aug 22.22 · Sep 18.44 · Oct 11.33 · Nov 3.83 · Dec -2.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.09 · Feb 45.47 · Mar 68.83 · Apr 98.81 · May 113.8 · Jun 112.3 · Jul 97.54 · Aug 95.25 · Sep 78.99 · Oct 77.72 · Nov 73.91 · Dec 63.25 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3214 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm719.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.42 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Missoula78,903 residentsPlymouth78,942 residentsMilpitas78,596 residentsWyoming78,588 residentsParma78,581 residentsCedar Park79,032 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bloomington residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.7%Foreign residents 10.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.74 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents8,117 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,122 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population78,804 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Is Bloomington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–67%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–70%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–66%
Foreign residents8,117 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population78,804 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.38 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent922.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,403 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,558 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd203,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes61.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour66.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad10.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct3.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct6.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct48.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202256,643 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202227 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus40,354 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct20.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bloomington?

The median gross salary is 3,756 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?

The unemployment rate is 2.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bloomington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.45 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Bloomington?

The published population is 78,804 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bloomington?

8,117 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bloomington a good place to live?

Bloomington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bloomington (17), United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bloomington-il/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Bloomington (17), United States: rent, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116200 (NORMAL 4NE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bloomington (Wayback Machine capture 20260216023731) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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