Best Places to Live in Polk township (Monroe Cnty), Indiana

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

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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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Monroe County
Metro Area: Bloomington Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Polk township (Monroe Cnty)
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 928 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Polk township (Monroe Cnty) is 3.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Polk township (Monroe Cnty) jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Polk township (Monroe Cnty)'s cost of living is 12.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Polk township (Monroe Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Polk township (Monroe County), while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Monroe county voted Democratic in the last four Presidential elections, after voting Republican in 2000. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Polk township (Monroe Cnty)'s population is 422 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 67.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Polk township (Monroe Cnty) is $175,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.6%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Polk township (Monroe Cnty) 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 Polk township (Monroe Cnty). More Education

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Housing Market in Polk township (Monroe Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Polk township (Monroe Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 14.8% in the last 12 months. Browse Polk township (Monroe Cnty) Real Estate

The median home price in Polk township (Monroe Cnty) is $175,000. Browse Homes in this Range.

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