Living in Bloomington (Illinois)
Bloomington (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 78,292 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #94 of 11,898), low-income families (top 1%, #77 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 2%, #123 of 12,111).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 23:33; in late June it sets around 3:30.
How Bloomington (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 74 | #94 of 11,898 | #3 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #411 of 9,771 | #31 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #77 of 8,006 | #7 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #95 of 6,237 | #5 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,844 of 9,474 | #42 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #613 of 9,474 | #13 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,496 of 10,762 | #115 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #534 of 7,271 | #43 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #1,099 of 8,006 | #97 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #123 of 12,111 | #9 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,888 of 7,271 | #213 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,538 of 9,474 | #45 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #12,003 of 18,063 | #388 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #12,871 of 16,523 | #276 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,471 of 18,063 | #330 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,419 of 16,523 | #212 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,517 of 21,167 | #297 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #351 of 12,111 | #11 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #6,360 of 12,111 | #301 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Normal 3 km
- Eureka (Illinois) 35 km
- Clinton (Illinois) 37 km
- Morton (Illinois) 42 km
- Washington (Illinois) 43 km
- Lincoln (Illinois) 49 km
- East Peoria 54 km
- Creve Coeur (Illinois) 54 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.