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Living in Bloomington

Bloomington is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Its population was 21,907 at the end of 2020. The unemployment rate was 6.42% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 7,852 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 76% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

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.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bloomington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bloomington yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,388 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Bloomington?

The median gross salary is about 2,714 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.42 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bloomington is 6.4%. 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%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Bloomington 6.4%95 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
Median gross salary2,714 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.42 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

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

Mobility and administration

Bloomington was 15 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSBD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bloomington.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 11.9 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperatures were 13.8°C in January and 25.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 53.6 mm in January and 0.8 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Bloomington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 11.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 11.92 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bloomington average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND36°6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bloomington average monthly precipitation, mm0204060805462391472116101738JFMAMJJASONDmm
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 limit52511.9PM2.5µg/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 11.9 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/m³2626–7252 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/m³411–12Bloomington 11.94 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 mean11.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 20.83 · Feb 21.06 · Mar 22.39 · Apr 23.94 · May 26.89 · Jun 30.78 · Jul 34.5 · Aug 35.89 · Sep 34.11 · Oct 27.72 · Nov 24.5 · Dec 20.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 6.78 · Feb 7.11 · Mar 8.28 · Apr 9.94 · May 12.67 · Jun 14.67 · Jul 17.17 · Aug 17.61 · Sep 16 · Oct 12.67 · Nov 8.56 · Dec 6.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 13.83 · Feb 14.11 · Mar 15.33 · Apr 16.94 · May 19.78 · Jun 22.72 · Jul 25.83 · Aug 26.78 · Sep 25.06 · Oct 20.17 · Nov 16.56 · Dec 13.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.59 · Feb 62.23 · Mar 39.12 · Apr 14.48 · May 7.37 · Jun 2.03 · Jul 0.762 · Aug 0.762 · Sep 5.84 · Oct 10.16 · Nov 17.27 · Dec 38.35 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M363.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M311.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Dickinson21,908 residentsLindenwold borough21,919 residentsWest St. Paul21,920 residentsEast Ridge21,921 residentsBirmingham21,923 residentsHayesville21,891 residents

Population and city profile

Bloomington spanned 15.7 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 1,633.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Bloomington?

The published population was 21,907 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bloomington residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport64.2%Foreign residents35.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.73 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share30.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents7,852 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density1,634 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population21,907 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

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 worker32%strong on work, weak on safety · range 21–43%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student40%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 28–52%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement38%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents7,852 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population21,907 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,388 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,714 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate6.42 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean11.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Bloomington?

The published population was 21,907 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Bloomington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 11.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Bloomington?

The median gross salary is about 2,714 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Bloomington?

7,852 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

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

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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