Bloomington, IL

Bloomington IL scores 60/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 1% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 101 (100 = avg); violent crime index 130; property crime index 72. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Bloomington. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Bloomington is about $1,050/month (affordable). At $1,050/month for a typical unit, you need about $37,800+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $203,300.

Median household income is $77,384, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($77,384) clears the $37,800 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Bloomington and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Bloomington: (1) Renters who want $1,050/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $37,800) (2) Households earning $37,800+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,050/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Bloomington who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 60/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Bloomington does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $37,800 household income for $1,050/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Bloomington scores 60/100 on safety with $1,050/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Bloomington, IL: confirm your income clears ~$37,800 for $1,050/month rent; check the safety score (60/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.