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Joseph C.

Dog-friendly places in Bloomington?

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. The median home value here is around $198,800, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $75,449 in Bloomington. Poverty rate ...

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Jerry L.

Relocating to Bloomington, IL -pros and cons?

I'm originally from Raleigh and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Ronald D.

Anyone else love living in Bloomington?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are...

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Denise B.

Bloomington is underrated, change my mind

Alright, Born and raised here. With a population of 78,703, Bloomington is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The...

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dc_jose

Best kept secrets of Bloomington, IL

Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreciated. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but stil...

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dc_jose

How much do you pay for rent in Bloomington?

Longtime lurker here, I work in finance and Household incomes average around $75,449 in Bloomington. The median home value here is around $198,800, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a si...

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Jordan Nguyen

Best kept secrets of Bloomington, IL

Random thought, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It'...

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Emily Ortiz

Planning a move to Bloomington -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Dominic

Anyone work in healthcare in Bloomington?

Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Emily Ortiz

Moving from Chicago to Bloomington next month

Median household income is $75,449, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $198,800, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Naomi Nelson

Best areas to explore in Bloomington?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

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Ronald D.

Is Bloomington walkable?

Military spouse here. Median household income is $75,449, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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David M.

Anyone work in healthcare in Bloomington?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

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David M.

Starting a business in Bloomington?

OK so Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community...

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Ellie R.

Housing market in Bloomington right now

OK so I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the...

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Emily Ortiz

Things that make Bloomington unique

I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely...

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dc_jose

Considering Bloomington vs San Francisco -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 14 years and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate an...

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Michael Bennett

What surprised you most about Bloomington?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 13 years and Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech sc...

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Kennedy

Is it worth buying in Bloomington?

First post here. Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. Household incomes average around $75,449 in Bloomington. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Maverick Turner

Best apartments in Bloomington under ?

OK so My partner and I are Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. The median home value here is around $198,800, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. The school system varie...

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Henry Phillips

Living in Bloomington -the reality

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuine...

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Bennett Cruz

Bloomington in the winter -how bad?

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Bloomington? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very...

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Jaxon Allen

Best kept secrets of Bloomington, IL

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Emily Ortiz

Best hidden gems in Bloomington

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is ...

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native_roman89

Dog-friendly places in Bloomington?

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $198,800, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. With a population of 78,703, Bloomington is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life i...

2 replies 19 upvotes qa
Ellie R.

Best kept secrets of Bloomington, IL

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,703 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bloomington sits at 495.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,004/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $198,800 on average. Median household income is $75,449, which feels about average f...

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Walter M.

Pros and cons of Bloomington after 8 years

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $75,449, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jaxon Allen

What to expect moving to Bloomington?

You can expect to pay around $1,004 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation?

2 replies 27 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Roberts

Day-to-day life in Bloomington, IL

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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