Gutters cost in Bloomington, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $4,550
- Per linear ft
- $9.20 – $27.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Bloomington, IL usually costs $1,500 to $4,550 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $9.20 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $41.65 an hour in the Bloomington area, 40% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bloomington, IL, standard level
$2,400 to $3,650
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bloomington, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 50% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,550 | 100% |
Why Bloomington prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Bloomington wages are 1.37 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $0 to $190.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Bloomington bid
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,600 to $3,350 across Bloomington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, ILthis page | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | |
| Champaign, IL35 miles | $1,450 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Peoria, IL40 miles | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | level |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $1,500 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN95 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −14% |
| Chicago, IL100 miles | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +10% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $1,550 – $4,850 | $3,200 | +6% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #33 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +10% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,450 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,500 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −17% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −19% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −20% |
Bloomington weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Normal 4Ne (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bloomington are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bloomington gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 26 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 16 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 19 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 28 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 50 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 63 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 53 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 21 | 2.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Bloomington
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bloomington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+21%) and attic insulation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $14,900 | +21% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,200 – $37,700 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,300 – $27,800 | +11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | level |
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bloomington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,500 to $2,700
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,650
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,300 to $4,550
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,450 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,550 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,400 | $4,950 – $6,750 |
What local crews earn in Bloomington
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Bloomington the blend is 1.37.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $41.65 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.56 and $50.64 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $37.45 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.81 and $49.54 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.16 an hour, which is 29% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $37.49 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 43.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 88,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 222nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $28.56 | $41.65 | $50.64 | $29.71 | 1.40 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $27.81 | $37.45 | $49.54 | $26.65 | 1.41 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.23 | $29.16 | $37.49 | $22.66 | 1.29 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
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Gutters in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bloomington?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $4,550 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,400 to $3,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bloomington?
About $9.20 to $27.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bloomington or Champaign?
Champaign is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 2% less than Bloomington ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,000. Materials are 50% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bloomington?
$1,500 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bloomington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Illinois?
Bloomington is 5% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bloomington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $41.65 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.56 to $50.64.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bloomington?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $2,700 and premium work $3,300 to $4,550. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Bloomington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Bloomington
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.