Construction in Bloomington, IL
Metro Market Score 50.9 (Challenging), ranked #202 of 342 metros. 334 establishments, 2,639 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Construction employment in Bloomington contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the lower half at 2.6. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
334 Construction Firms in Bloomington
Bloomington vs Illinois Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Illinois overall. The state ranks #34/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Bloomington | IL Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.9 Challenging | 49.1 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #202 of 342 metros | #34 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Bloomington
Construction in Other Illinois Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Bloomington, IL MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.