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Ellie R.
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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 for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Close to nature
- Diverse community
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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