Why Live in Green Acres
Green Acres is a Bloomington neighborhood known for its narrow, walkable roads that lead to the Indiana University campus. The community is close-knit, operating the Green Acres Permaculture Village, an initiative which maintains a community garden and chicken house. Housing styles include ranch-style houses, Craftsman bungalows, and some Colonial Revivals, ranging from 600 to 1,500 square feet. The 7-Line path supports biking from downtown to the neighborhood, while nearby parks like Dunn’s Woods and Bryan Park have walking paths, playgrounds, and Bloomington’s largest public pool. Green Acres is near the College Mall, which hosts a mix of chain stores and local restaurants like Needmore Coffee Roasters and Bangkok Thai Cuisine. The Elm and Nick’s English Hut are popular eateries west of the neighborhood. Nearby grocery stores include Kroger and Bloomingfoods Co-op Market East. With Indiana University’s performance halls and the Musical Arts Center nearby, live music is readily accessible. Downtown Bloomington, just 2 miles away, hosts events like the 4th Street Arts Festival. Several bus stops service the neighborhood, which also enjoys proximity to State Road 45/46 and Interstate 69. Schools in the area, such as Binford and Rogers elementary schools, Tri-North Middle School, and Bloomington High School North, are highly rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Acres a good place to live?
Green Acres is a good place to live. Green Acres is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. It has a median age of 22. The average household income is $37,026 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 59.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Green Acres are renters, with 78.5% of residents renting and 21.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Green Acres can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Green Acres neighborhood guide.
Is Green Acres, IN a safe neighborhood?
Green Acres, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Green Acres?
The median home price in Green Acres is $334,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $67,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,640 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $70K a year to afford the median home price in Green Acres. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Green Acres is $37K.
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Home Trends in Green Acres, IN
On average, homes in Green Acres, Bloomington sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Acres, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $294,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$294,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$318,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$334,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%