Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Bloom's Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Hound Roastery and Café
Coffee Shop
Hattie's
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fusion Brew
Coffee Shop
Crafted Coffee Brews
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (22) F
David Davis Mansion
Museum
Grady's Family Fun Park
Theme Park
Community Players
Theatre Arts
Sound of Illinois Chorus
Theatre Arts
McLean County Arts Center
Theatre Arts
McLean County Museum of History
Museum
Theatre at Ewing
Theatre Arts
Fat Jack's
Nightclub
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Timothy Kent
Art Gallery
Creativity Center
Theatre Arts
Euphoria
Nightclub
Grossinger Motors Arena
Stadium
Merwin Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Tucci Stadium
Stadium
Miller Park Zoo
Zoo
Connie Link Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Illinois Art Station
Theatre Arts
Anderson Aquatic Center
Water Park
Allen Theatre
Theatre Arts
Westhoff Theater
Theatre Arts
Children's Discovery Museum
Museum
Prairie Aviation Museum
Museum
Normal Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (67) C+
Domino's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Annie's Eats Carry-Out and Catering
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Friar Tuck
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Digger's Again!
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
The Deep End Tap
Bar
Rosie's
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (11) F
Four Seasons
Gym
The Junction
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Parish Center
Community Centre
YWCA
Community Centre
Saint Patricks Parish Hall
Community Centre
Western Avenue Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center
Community Centre
Activity and Recreation Center
Gym
CCHS weightroom
Gym
Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Four Seasons II Health Club
Gym
Unity Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (16) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Your CBD Store of Bloomington
Health Food
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Bloom Bazaar Indian Grocery & Meat Store
Butcher
Sugar Mama Bakery
Bakery
Common Ground Grocery
Health Food
Kroger
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
R K Grocery
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (127) A+
Holiday Park
Park
Atwood Wayside
Park
Emerson Park
Park
Marie Litta Park
Park
Withers Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Ewing Cultural Center
Park
Fell Avenue Park
Park
Ewing Park I
Park
R.T. Dunn Fields
Park
Ewing Park II
Park
Ewing Park
Park
Rollingbrook Park
Park
Tri Lakes Park
Park
Ewing Park III
Park
Brookridge Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Airport Park
Park
State Farm Park
Park
Underwood Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Adlai E. Stevenson Park
Park
Oak Ridge Park
Park
Allers Shelter Wayside
Park
Connie Link Amphitheatre
Park
Shops (77) A-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Gingerbread House
Toys
Bloomington Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Nail Bar
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Franzetti's Pantry Plus
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Eastside Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Aeropostale
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Complete Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Shoey's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
All About Eyes
Optician
Sprint
Electronics
Price Rite
Convenience Store
The Middle Sister
Clothing
Eastland Mall
Mall
Express
Clothing
Talbots
Clothing
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Bloomington.
Public Transit Stops (59)
Stops & Stations F
Uptown Station
Bus Stop
Bloomington-Normal
Transit Station
North St Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Locust St North Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Locust St South Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Gregory St North Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Gregory St South Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Manchester Rd North Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Fairview Park North Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Fairview Park South Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Fairview St Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Alumni Center Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Orlando Ave Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Bloomington is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C

Bloomington crime rates are 2,227 per 100k, which is 13% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,902 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
324 crimes per 100k C
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employment A-

The median income in Bloomington is $66,861 - which is 13% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$66,861 C
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry
Dentist
OSF Center for Health
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Jennifer Burge Heller, DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bloomington Police Department
Police
McLean County Sheriff
Police
Houska Dental Center
Dentist
Merle Pharmacies Inc
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
OSF OnCall Urgent Care
Clinic
McLean County Center for Human Services
Clinic
Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Jefferson Street Community House
Police
Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Hospital
The Dental Group of Bloomington
Dentist
Carle Cancer Institute Normal
Clinic
VA Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Community Health Care Clinic
Clinic
Normal Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Bloomington home prices are $165,300 - which is 5% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$165,300 C
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Bloomington graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (19) B-
Oakland Elementary School
Washington Elem School
Corpus Christy Catholic School
Bloomington Jr High School
High Road School Of Bloomington
Chesterbrook Academy
Irving Elementary School
St Marys School
Bent Elem School
Stevenson Elem School
Glenn Elem School
Colene Hoose Elem School
Sheridan Elem School
Chiddix Jr High School
Epiphany Catholic School
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Sugar Creek Elem School
Kingsley Jr High School
Thomas Metcalf School
Oakdale Elem School
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Trinity Lutheran School
Northpoint Elementary School
Mulberry School
Evans Junior High School
High Schools (5) F
Bloomington High School
High Road School Of Bloomington
Regional Alop School
Central Catholic High School
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Eugene Field School
University High School
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Youthbuild Mclean County Academy
Ybmc Charter Sch
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ratings A-

Bloomington has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B
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Bloomington Area Facts

  • Bloomington has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bloomington crime rates are 13% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Bloomington is 2% higher than the Illinois average

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it's pretty good 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 18, 2021) its ok. great sense of community and great people, really safe and very friendly, down to earth people who genuinely care. I love it here for that reason, but tbh the rest is mmmeeeaaaahhh. there are great spots for sure but not enough greatness. its getting there tho its looks l ...Read More ike its changing. there are some very outdated attitudes here very limited mindsets that hopefully become more and more outdated. behind the times but trying. Read Less
Connected to the Area 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2019) We work in Bloomington and live near town. We looked at many other areas through the USA and decided to remain here in spite of some governmental policies that are not good for Illinoisians. We love this state but typically stay downstate now, due to Chicago's crime rate. We feel ...Read More safe in Bloomington-Normal and are thankful for the Bloomington Police Department! Read Less
Gorgeous Suburbs: Bloomington, IL 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) After visiting Bloomington, IL I must say that I am in love with this beautiful city. This is truly one of the best areas that Illinois has to offer, aside from Chicago. It is a mostly residential area with some of the most beautiful suburbs you will ever find in your life. I sta ...Read More yed with a friend for the week while I visited Bloomington. That week was one of the best weeks of my life for many reasons. I found that Bloomington offered me the peace of mind and relaxation that I truly needed in my life during that time.

Overall, Bloomington is a great place to live. I would highly recommend it for young business professionals simply looking for a nice place to live. Buying a home in this area is sure to be an investment that increases in value over the next years. I am sure that homes bought in this area will skyrocket in price one day because Bloomington is such a nice area. There are many shopping centers and restaurants in Bloomington. For raising a great family, I would highly recommend living in Bloomington. This is one of the best places for families to live and enjoy life. Read Less
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Gorgeous Suburbs: Bloomington, IL 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) After visiting Bloomington, IL I must say that I am in love with this beautiful city. This is truly one of the best areas that Illinois has to offer, aside from Chicago. It is a mostly residential area with some of the most beautiful suburbs you will ever find in your life. I sta ...Read More yed with a friend for the week while I visited Bloomington. That week was one of the best weeks of my life for many reasons. I found that Bloomington offered me the peace of mind and relaxation that I truly needed in my life during that time.

Overall, Bloomington is a great place to live. I would highly recommend it for young business professionals simply looking for a nice place to live. Buying a home in this area is sure to be an investment that increases in value over the next years. I am sure that homes bought in this area will skyrocket in price one day because Bloomington is such a nice area. There are many shopping centers and restaurants in Bloomington. For raising a great family, I would highly recommend living in Bloomington. This is one of the best places for families to live and enjoy life. Read Less

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bloomington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Holiday Park
      Atwood Wayside
      Emerson Park
      Marie Litta Park
      Withers Park
      Franklin Park
      Ewing Cultural Center
      Fell Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      David Davis Mansion
      Grady's Family Fun Park
      Community Players
      Sound of Illinois Chorus
      McLean County Arts Center
      McLean County Museum of History
      Theatre at Ewing
      Fat Jack's

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Smoothie King
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Annie's Eats Carry-Out and Catering

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bloomington? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Bloomington.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bloomington? The cost of living in Bloomington is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Illinois.
      Bloomington
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bloomington? Bloomington crime rates are 2,227, which are 13% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,227 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      64%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Bloomington? The median income in Bloomington is $66,861 which is 13% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $66,86121% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,73923% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Bloomington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Merle Pharmacies Inc

      Doctors

      Illinois CancerCare

      A+ Housing

      What are Bloomington home prices? Bloomington home prices are $165,300 - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $165,30011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84411% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Bloomington have good schools? The Bloomington graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Bloomington a good place to live? Bloomington has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      83%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      12 total surveys

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