Market Intelligence Report — IL-010

Bloomington, IL

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IL-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$297K
-1.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.23
-2.0% YoY

Active Inventory

199
+7.6% YoY

Median DOM

34 Days
-6.3% YoY

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The Bloomington, IL market is currently Very Competitive, evidenced by a pending ratio of 1.23, which signifies demand substantially exceeding available inventory. This robust demand absorption is occurring even as the median listing price has seen a month-over-month decrease of 11.4%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.0%+0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jun 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

171,419-0.1% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Bloomington market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 7.6% year-over-year, reaching 199 properties. Despite this increase in available homes, new listings have slightly contracted by 4.8% over the past year. The median days on market has tightened, decreasing by 6.3% year-over-year to 34 days, underscoring the rapid pace of transactions. Median price per square foot has risen by 7.7% year-over-year, reflecting underlying price appreciation despite the recent month-over-month median listing price dip.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$297K-11.4% MoM

Active Inventory

199+7.6% YoY

Days on Market

34-6.3% YoY

Sold Score™

79-2.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

79
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The exceptionally high pending ratio of 1.23 suggests significant upward pressure on pricing and a rapid pace of transactions. With demand considerably outpacing supply, negotiating leverage strongly favors those with properties on the market, necessitating prompt decisions from prospective purchasers. This environment implies a need for price discipline from buyers to secure properties.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has increased by 6.9% year-over-year, while the median listing price has declined by 1.0% over the past year. This divergence, coupled with a 7.7% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, does not indicate distinct luxury-segment softness.

Supply Dynamics

199 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 198 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +7.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.23

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Bloomington, IL? Buyer Demand Index is running at 123%.

Demand in Bloomington, IL is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
123%
Median Days on Market
34 days
Inventory YoY
+8%

Demand is strong in Bloomington, IL. Check your Sold Score before you price — conditions this favorable don't hold forever.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Bloomington, IL
CBSA Code
14010
State
IL

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