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Best Places to Live in Bloomington, Illinois

Ranked #28 Best Green Cities
Ranked #32 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #42 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:72,828
Pop. Change:12%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Bloomington-Normal Metro Area
County: McLean County
City:Bloomington
Zip Code:61701, 61799, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Bloomington, Illinois

As of 2011, Bloomington's population is 72,828 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.29 percent.

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The median home cost in Bloomington is $148,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.26 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Bloomington's cost of living is 4.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Bloomington public schools spend $4,902 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.7 students per teacher in Bloomington.

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The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bloomington jobs have Increased by 0.24 percent.

Average Commute time is 17 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Bloomington's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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