Why Live in North Pointe
North Pointe in Bloomington features homes built in the 1980s that average around 2,500 square feet on half-acre lots. Most have colonial-style influences, with some ranch-style and Cape Cods mixed in. The neighborhood features sidewalks and trails that connect homes to Northpoint Elementary School and the 37-mile Constitution Trail, popular for biking and running. The trail also leads to Tipton Park, which offers amenities such as a splash pad, playground, basketball court and baseball field. Northpoint Elementary School and Normal Community High School are highly rated, providing quality education options. North Pointe has convenient access to the Bloomington-Normal Connect Transit bus system, with stops along East College Avenue and Fort Jesse Road. Veterans Parkway, a commercial corridor, is about a half-mile west and connects to Interstate 55. North Pointe residents have access to multiple grocery stores within a mile or two, including Meijer, Walmart, Kroger and ALDI, with additional options like Jewel Osco and Hy-Vee farther south. Nearby retail and dining options include DESTIHL on Towanda Avenue and Eastland Mall, located just under three miles south. Local events include the Bloomington-Normal Sweet Corn Circus, Normal LIVE summer concerts and various festivities at Illinois State University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Pointe a good place to live?
North Pointe is a good place to live. North Pointe is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. North Pointe is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. North Pointe has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.9 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $166,802 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.2% of residents. A majority of residents in North Pointe are home owners, with 2.1% of residents renting and 97.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Pointe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Pointe neighborhood guide.
Is North Pointe, IL a safe neighborhood?
North Pointe, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Pointe?
The median home price in North Pointe is $379,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $76,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in North Pointe. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in North Pointe is $167K.
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Home Trends in North Pointe, IL
On average, homes in North Pointe, Bloomington sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in North Pointe, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $387,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$387,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$119
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%