How many renters in Bloomington, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.4% (±3.5 points) of renting households in Bloomington, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.4% (±3.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.9% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bloomington
| Share of income spent on rent | Bloomington | Monroe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±1.8 points) | 10.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.9% (±2.8 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 against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Bloomington | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.4% (±3.5 points) | 60.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.9% (±2.8 points) | 52.7% (±2.6 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.5% (±2.2 points) | 36.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,173 (±$2,964) | $35,114 (±$3,283) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 (±$33) | $1,193 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bloomington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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 ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 186 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | — | 64.4% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Perry Township (Monroe County) | 3.1 mi | 56.5% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Bloomington Township | 3.3 mi | 70.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Monroe County) | 5.7 mi | 39.7% (±16.9 points) | Lower |
| Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | 6.3 mi | 44.8% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellettsville | 7.1 mi | 37.0% (±19.4 points) | Lower |
| Smithville-Sanders | 7.2 mi | 65.3% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Monroe County) | 8.2 mi | 24.6% (±25.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Perry Township (Monroe County), IN (56.5%), Richland Township (Monroe County), IN (39.7%), Van Buren Township (Monroe County), IN (44.8%).
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) |
| 9 (tie) | Bean Blossom Township | 41.3% (±42.2 points) |
| 11 | Richland Township (Monroe County) | 39.7% (±16.9 points) |
| 12 | Ellettsville | 37.0% (±19.4 points) |
Showing 12 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
Are renters in Bloomington rent-burdened?
64.4% of renting households in Bloomington 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bloomington, IN spends 39.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
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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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