Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Bloomington, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,040
Population
79,987
Renter Mix
40% Rent
An amenity-laden suburb within two hours of Saint Louis, Chicago, and Indianapolis
Affordable
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Historic
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Architecture
Located in central Illinois, Bloomington combines small-town appeal with city conveniences. As the headquarters of State Farm Insurance and Country Financial, and home to Illinois Wesleyan University, this community of nearly 80,000 residents offers rental options from downtown apartments to suburban homes. Current rental prices range from $879 for studios to $1,458 for three-bedroom homes. The Constitution Trail, stretching 24 miles through the city, connects neighborhoods to parks and provides paths for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities.
The historic McLean County Courthouse and Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts showcase the city's heritage, while Miller Park Zoo and the David Davis Mansion offer year-round attractions. Downtown Bloomington features local shops and restaurants, and sports enthusiasts can watch hockey at Grossinger Motors Arena or play golf at The Den at Fox Creek. With three major interstate connections and the Central Illinois Regional Airport nearby, residents enjoy easy access to major cities. These amenities, combined with reasonable living costs, make Bloomington an appealing choice in central Illinois.
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Beautiful front porches are on full display throughout Bloomington.
Built in the 1930's, Highland Park Golf Course offers 18-holes for residents of Bloomington.
Near East is located in the vibrant, award-winning city of Bloomington.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,049
Average: $94,835
Education
28,568
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,492
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bloomington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, IL is $953 for a studio, $1,051 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 10.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,051/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$1,830/month
993 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bloomington, IL is 0.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 10.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $953 - $1,556. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 1.5% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bloomington, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
599 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades K-5
486 Students
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
340 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,032 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,282 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Miller Park Zoo
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Fell Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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- Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.