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Leo Parker
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Raising a family in Bloomington -thoughts?
Hey everyone, Been living here since 2021. You can expect to pay around $1,526 for rent here. Household incomes average around $90,677 in Bloomington. The median home value here is around $346,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $346,200 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Low taxes
- Good internet infrastructure
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Boring for young people
There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Low taxes
- Good internet infrastructure
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Boring for young people
There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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