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Bloomington, IN

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Bloomington.

Population: 107,192 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bloomington, IN is $318,336 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $246,917 after a median 95 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,436/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,336

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,336
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$319,666
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$246,917
Median list price
$284,500
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
-9.4%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
645
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
145

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,436/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$827/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$988/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,181/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,535/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,803/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
The Bloomington Project School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp, Excel Center - Bloomington
Schools include
The Bloomington Project School, Binford Elementary School, Bloomington High School South, Childs Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Franklin Street Groundwater Contamination (10.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
70.4°F
Average low
57.2°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,912
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,954

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
122
Nearest airport
Creekbend Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe County Airport (BMG) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
77
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,071 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,999
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,374
Average weekly wage
$1,010
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
185

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BloomingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$318,336$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$246,917$238,000$325,000
Median days on market95 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,436/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,999$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bloomington, IN?
$318,336.
What is the median sale price in Bloomington, IN?
$246,917.
How long do homes take to sell in Bloomington, IN?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Bloomington, IN?
Typical rent: $1,436/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bloomington, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Bloomington, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bloomington, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bloomington, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bloomington, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bloomington, IN?
25 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bloomington, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bloomington, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bloomington, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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