Bloomington, IL Area Guide

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Bloomington Area Facts

  • Bloomington has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bloomington crime rates are 9% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Bloomington is 2% higher than the Illinois average
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it's pretty good User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 18, 2021) its ok. great sense of community and great people, really safe and very friendly, down to earth people who genuinely care. I love it here for that reason, but tbh the rest is mmmeeeaaaahhh. there are great spots for sure but not enough greatness. its getting there tho its looks l ...Read More ike its changing. there are some very outdated attitudes here very limited mindsets that hopefully become more and more outdated. behind the times but trying. Read Less
Connected to the Area User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2019) We work in Bloomington and live near town. We looked at many other areas through the USA and decided to remain here in spite of some governmental policies that are not good for Illinoisians. We love this state but typically stay downstate now, due to Chicago's crime rate. We feel ...Read More safe in Bloomington-Normal and are thankful for the Bloomington Police Department! Read Less
Gorgeous Suburbs: Bloomington, IL User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) After visiting Bloomington, IL I must say that I am in love with this beautiful city. This is truly one of the best areas that Illinois has to offer, aside from Chicago. It is a mostly residential area with some of the most beautiful suburbs you will ever find in your life. I sta ...Read More yed with a friend for the week while I visited Bloomington. That week was one of the best weeks of my life for many reasons. I found that Bloomington offered me the peace of mind and relaxation that I truly needed in my life during that time.

Overall, Bloomington is a great place to live. I would highly recommend it for young business professionals simply looking for a nice place to live. Buying a home in this area is sure to be an investment that increases in value over the next years. I am sure that homes bought in this area will skyrocket in price one day because Bloomington is such a nice area. There are many shopping centers and restaurants in Bloomington. For raising a great family, I would highly recommend living in Bloomington. This is one of the best places for families to live and enjoy life. Read Less
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Gorgeous Suburbs: Bloomington, IL User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) After visiting Bloomington, IL I must say that I am in love with this beautiful city. This is truly one of the best areas that Illinois has to offer, aside from Chicago. It is a mostly residential area with some of the most beautiful suburbs you will ever find in your life. I sta ...Read More yed with a friend for the week while I visited Bloomington. That week was one of the best weeks of my life for many reasons. I found that Bloomington offered me the peace of mind and relaxation that I truly needed in my life during that time.

Overall, Bloomington is a great place to live. I would highly recommend it for young business professionals simply looking for a nice place to live. Buying a home in this area is sure to be an investment that increases in value over the next years. I am sure that homes bought in this area will skyrocket in price one day because Bloomington is such a nice area. There are many shopping centers and restaurants in Bloomington. For raising a great family, I would highly recommend living in Bloomington. This is one of the best places for families to live and enjoy life. Read Less

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bloomington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Holiday Park
      Atwood Wayside
      Emerson Park
      Marie Litta Park
      Withers Park
      Franklin Park
      Ewing Cultural Center
      Fell Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      David Davis Mansion
      Grady's Family Fun Park
      Community Players
      Sound of Illinois Chorus
      McLean County Arts Center
      McLean County Museum of History
      Theatre at Ewing
      Fat Jack's

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Smoothie King
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Annie's Eats Carry-Out and Catering

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bloomington? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Bloomington.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bloomington? The cost of living in Bloomington is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Illinois.
      Bloomington
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bloomington? Bloomington crime rates are 2,204, which are 9% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,204 per 100k people

      3% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      3% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Bloomington? The median income in Bloomington is $66,861 which is 13% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $66,86121% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,73923% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Bloomington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Merle Pharmacies Inc

      Doctors

      Illinois CancerCare

      A+ Housing

      What are Bloomington home prices? Bloomington home prices are $165,300 - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $165,30011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84411% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Bloomington have good schools? The Bloomington graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Bloomington a good place to live? Bloomington has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      83%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      12 total surveys

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