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Best Places to Live in Bloomington-Normal Metro Area, Illinois

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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:167,106
Pop. Change:11%
State: Illinois
Metro Area:Bloomington-Normal Metro Area
County:McLean
City:Bloomington, Bloomington City township, ... 52 more
Zip Code:61761, 61701, ... 32 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Metro Area

As of 2011, Bloomington-Normal Metro Area's population is 167,106 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.98 percent.

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The median home cost in Bloomington-Normal Metro Area is $153,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.25 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Bloomington-Normal Metro Area's cost of living is 3.60% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Bloomington-Normal Metro Area public schools spend $4,732 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.3 students per teacher in Bloomington-Normal Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal Metro Area is 6.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bloomington-Normal Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.38 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Bloomington-Normal Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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