Bloomington, IL

Illinois · McLean County · Bloomington Metro

Bloomington is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 78,703. Residents earn $75,449 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

78,703 Population 2,903/sq mi density

$75,449 Median Income $44,142 per capita

$198,800 Home Value $256,676 Zillow

$1,004 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 287 sunny days/yr

495 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K

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Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$75,449 median income, 1.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$198,800 home value, $1,004/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)

A+

Education

4.9 / 5.0

48.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near Bloomington, IL

2 reported haunted locations found near Bloomington, IL.

Name	Description
Blooming Grove Academy	Old Junior High School - Some sort of haunt on the 3rd floor that likes to rattle doors and play music loudly. Can be heard only at night. Upon further inspection of the room that the music has been heard in nothing was found to show that there was anyone in there. Could possibly be the spirit of a basketball player who choked on his own vomit trying not to be embarrassed.
Illinois Weslyan University	International House - The International House is a huge mansion-sized house on the Illinois Weslyan Campus in Bloomington, IL. Since it's first days as a private residence it has since been converted into co-ed dormitories. There was an old elevator that used to be in service in the house and has since been sealed up. Apparently there was a young man who was stuck in the elevator and died when it fell. People still claim to hear the squeals of the elevator gears as it falls. There is also rum...

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Blooming Grove Academy

Old Junior High School - Some sort of haunt on the 3rd floor that likes to rattle doors and play music loudly. Can be heard only at night. Upon further inspection of the room that the music has been heard in nothing was found to show that there was anyone in there. Could possibly be the spirit of a basketball player who choked on his own vomit trying not to be embarrassed.

Illinois Weslyan University

International House - The International House is a huge mansion-sized house on the Illinois Weslyan Campus in Bloomington, IL. Since it's first days as a private residence it has since been converted into co-ed dormitories. There was an old elevator that used to be in service in the house and has since been sealed up. Apparently there was a young man who was stuck in the elevator and died when it fell. People still claim to hear the squeals of the elevator gears as it falls. There is also rum...

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