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Bloomington
  • Town in Indiana
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Bloomington

#43 in Best Places to Live in Indiana
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Bloomington is a town in Indiana with a population of 80,064. Bloomington is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Bloomington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bloomington there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Bloomington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bloomington are highly rated.
    Population
    80,064
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $231,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $988
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      422.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      80.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      303.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,724.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      159.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      41%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Bloomington

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,995
    National
    $69,021
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