Why Live in Pepper Ridge
Pepper Ridge, located in Bloomington's southwestern region, is a neighborhood characterized by its mature trees and traditional homes built from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. The area features a mix of split-level, colonial-style and ranch-style homes, along with a handful of townhouses. Prices range from $150,000 to $275,000. Pepper Ridge Elementary School and Pepper Ridge Park are central to the community, with the park offering baseball fields for local little league teams. Other nearby parks include P.J. Irvin Park and Forrest Park, which have disc golf courses and playgrounds, and Miller Park, which features the Miller Park Zoo. The neighborhood is within 5 miles of grocery stores and local restaurants, providing residents with convenient amenities. For shopping, residents can visit ALDI and Eastland Mall, located along Veterans Parkway, or the Walmart Supercenter on West Market Street. For higher education, Pepper Ridge is close to institutions like Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. Although the Connect Transit public bus system does not reach Pepper Ridge, the neighborhood's sidewalks are pedestrian-friendly. The nearby train line, primarily used by Amtrak, runs along the east side of Pepper Ridge but does not significantly impact the neighborhood. Downtown Bloomington, less than five miles northeast, hosts various community events that residents can enjoy, including concerts and the Bruegala beer festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pepper Ridge a good place to live?
Pepper Ridge is a good place to live. Pepper Ridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Pepper Ridge is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Pepper Ridge has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.9 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $137,647 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 49.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Pepper Ridge are home owners, with 23.4% of residents renting and 76.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pepper Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pepper Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is Pepper Ridge, IL a safe neighborhood?
Pepper Ridge, 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 Pepper Ridge?
The median home price in Pepper Ridge is $307,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $61,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $65K a year to afford the median home price in Pepper Ridge. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Pepper Ridge is $138K.
What are the best public schools in Pepper Ridge?
The best public schools that serve Pepper Ridge are:
What are the best private schools in Pepper Ridge?
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Are home prices dropping in Pepper Ridge?
Yes, home prices in Pepper Ridge are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Pepper Ridge, IL
On average, homes in Pepper Ridge, Bloomington sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Pepper Ridge, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $290,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$307,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%