How many renters in Bloomington Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.5% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Bloomington Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 45.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.5% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 61.7% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 45.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bloomington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bloomington Township | Monroe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 10.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.8% (±1.8 points) | 9.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±2.3 points) | 8.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 61.7% (±4.4 points) | 52.7% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bloomington Township against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Bloomington Township | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.5% (±5.6 points) | 60.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 61.7% (±4.4 points) | 52.7% (±2.6 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 45.9% (±4.6 points) | 36.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,997 (±$2,754) | $35,114 (±$3,283) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,194 (±$52) | $1,193 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bloomington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Monroe County (60.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Bloomington Township ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bloomington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Township | — | 70.5% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Bloomington | 3.3 mi | 64.4% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Monroe County) | 5.8 mi | 39.7% (±16.9 points) | Lower |
| Benton Township (Monroe County) | 5.8 mi | 24.6% (±25.8 points) | Lower |
| Ellettsville | 6.1 mi | 37.0% (±19.4 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Monroe County) | 6.2 mi | 8.6% (±41.0 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Monroe County) | 6.4 mi | 56.5% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | 8.0 mi | 100.0% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bean Blossom Township | 8.4 mi | 41.3% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Township (Monroe County), IN (39.7%), Benton Township (Monroe County), IN (24.6%), Ellettsville, IN (37.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Indian Creek Township (Monroe County) | 100.0% (±112.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | 100.0% (±74.1 points) |
| 3 | Bloomington Township | 70.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 4 | Clear Creek Township (Monroe County) | 66.5% (±33.1 points) |
| 5 | Smithville-Sanders | 65.3% (±29.3 points) |
| 6 | Bloomington | 64.4% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Monroe County) | 56.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 8 | Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | 44.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Stinesville | 41.3% (±42.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bloomington Township
Are renters in Bloomington Township rent-burdened?
70.5% of renting households in Bloomington Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bloomington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bloomington Township, IN spends 45.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington township, Monroe County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington township, Monroe County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington township, Monroe County, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bloomington township, Monroe County, Indiana (county subdivision:05878, in state:18 county:105).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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