Best Places to Live in Bloomington, Indiana

College town - South-central Indiana, 45 miles south of Indianapolis. September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Bloomington, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Bloomington, IN Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
College-town atmosphere
Attractive setting
Nearby recreation

Cons
Low ethnic diversity
Recent employment declines
Housing cost

What Bert Has To Say About Bloomington Metro Area

Bloomington is a true college town, with a large and attractive campus to the northeast of downtown; an area of shops, restaurants, and nightlife serving the student community; and a typically Midwestern town square with a courthouse at the center. Indiana University, founded in 1820 and currently serving some 35,000 students, provides a variety of culture and entertainment and is the dominant factor in the local economy and character. Sports, particularly basketball, are a local obsession. The university is also home to one of the top music schools in the nation. Educational attainment here is among the highest in the state, crime is low, the economy is steady and attitudes are progressive.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bloomington jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Bloomington's cost of living is 12.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bloomington's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Monroe county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 63.1% to 34.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Bloomington's population is 85,603 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 16.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Bloomington is Real Estate: $256,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

Bloomington public schools spend $11,196 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Bloomington. More Education

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Housing Market in Bloomington

It's a good time to buy in Bloomington. Home Appreciation is up 12.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bloomington is $256,600.

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Reviews for Bloomington 26 Reviews

Wonderfull, small, but cosmopolitan town! - 8/26/2020
I have lived here for almost 23 years. Wonderful, cosmopolitan, safe, cultural, liberal, all-inclusive town, with plenty of arts, shopping, sports events and activities,... Read More

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Corruption! - 7/4/2020
The city government of Bloomington is very famous for its corruption. The police of this city are famous for their inactivity and lack of professionalism. The judges... Read More

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BloomingNot - 5/6/2019
Terrible. There is nothing good about Bloomington, IN. Don’t live there. As for Catalent, there is one of those in my home town Woodstock, IL. It’s a pharmaceutical... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

47405 47406

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