What does housing cost in Bloomington in 2026?

Housing in Bloomington runs to about €858 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Bloomington?

Asking rent in Bloomington stands at 1,004 €/month.

What are property prices in Bloomington?

To buy in Bloomington, expect 198,800 €.

Cost of Living in Bloomington, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Bloomington — 2026

Bloomington has 78,703 residents and lies in Illinois. Median rent there comes to roughly €858 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 169,929 €. Median income is 64,492 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 16% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Bloomington

Rent

Median rent: 858 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 169,929 €

Income

Median household income: 64,492 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,786 €/year

Quality of life — Bloomington

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

24,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

10,9 %

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