Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 34% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
11%
Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,129
Population
78,220
Renter Mix
68% Rent
This city boasts bike-friendliness, nature access, and international cuisines
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Located in south-central Indiana, Bloomington combines college-town energy with small-town appeal. As home to Indiana University's main campus with its 45,000 students, the city offers rich cultural and educational opportunities. The downtown area features both contemporary and historic buildings, anchored by the limestone Sample Gates that welcome visitors to IU's campus. Housing options include apartments near campus and residential neighborhoods throughout the city. Currently, renters can expect to pay around $1,116 for a one-bedroom apartment, with rental rates showing a modest annual increase of about 3.3%.
Bloomington's dedication to preserving green spaces earned its Tree City USA designation in 1984. The B-Line Trail connects downtown destinations, while Griffy Lake Nature Preserve and Lake Monroe provide hiking trails, boating, and fishing. Cultural attractions include performances at the restored 1922 Buskirk-Chumley Theater and exhibits at the Eskenazi Museum of Art. Notable areas include the Prospect Hill Historic District, known for its preserved architecture, and the downtown district, where apartments stand alongside local businesses. The city gained fame as the setting for "Breaking Away" (1979), highlighting the annual Little 500 bicycle race that remains a celebrated tradition.
Explore the City
The downtown district of Bloomington offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy.
Monroe Lake offers outdoor fun in South Bloomington.
Indiana University is the city's largest employer with around 12,000 faculty members.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,094
Average: $62,833
Education
33,238
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
37,375
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bloomington has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, IN is $988 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, $1,335 for two bedrooms, and $1,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,128/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$3,298/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,723/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,119/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bloomington, IN is 0.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 0.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $988 - $1,778. You can expect to pay 1.5% more for groceries, 7.3% less for utilities, and 3.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bloomington, IN is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
596 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
204 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
The Bloomington Project School
Public
Grades K-8
330 Students
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
100 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,649 Students
The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship
Public
Grades 9-12
77 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
100 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
124 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology
- Kirkwood Observatory
- Hilltop Garden and Nature Center
- Clear Creek Trail
- Sycamore Land Trust
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The Annex Group
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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 February 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.