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Housing Affordability in Bloomington, IL

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
24.4%
Illinois 30.4%
Renters paying 30%+
38.4%
Illinois 47.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
16.4%
Illinois 22.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,621/mo
Illinois $1,987/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more4,62438.4%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more3,50516.4%
  • Renters paying 50% or more2,27118.8%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 24.9%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.3%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $672/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.6

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Bloomington, IL24.4%38.4%16.4%24.9%
McLean County25.5%45.0%16.0%27.5%
Illinois30.4%47.9%22.4%29.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Bloomington, IL?
In Bloomington, IL, 24.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Bloomington compare with Illinois?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Bloomington is 24.4%, compared with 30.4% for Illinois as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates