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Bloomington’s booming downtown scene
A growing electric car manufacturer, two universities and two major hospital systems keep Bloomington a busy, vibrant city. Plus, this district has a bustling bar and restaurant scene. “It’s got a little bit of everything,” says Sean Caldwell, Realtor with RE/MAX Rising Brokerage. “They have a pretty active live music scene, a center for performing arts that draws some nice acts and the Grossinger Motors Arena, where the hockey team plays.”
The main strip of Downtown Bloomington is entirely original buildings from the 1800's.
Downtown Bloomington his a long history of almost 200 years.
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From games and books to groceries and booze
The neighborhood holds dozens of locally loved bars, cafes, shops and restaurants. “A normal Saturday night in Downtown Bloomington would consist of browsing Red Raccoon Games before a dinner reservation at Rosie’s Pub or The Lucca Grill,” says Elizabeth Aspbury, owner of Bobzbay Books. “Then catching a live show at The Castle Theatre or heading to Uptown Normal and seeing a movie at Normal Theater.” Opening in 2009, Bobzbay Books holds about 1,900 square feet of space and supports local artists with a full calendar of events, including Open Mic Poetry nights and an LGBTQ+ Teen Book Club, celebrating the community’s diversity.Corner stores such as W. Market Groceries provide drinks, snacks and other small items, but the closest full-service grocery store is Green Top Grocery on East Washington Street — almost a mile east.
Downtown Bloomington has a number of unique shops like Red Raccoon Games.
Residents of Downtown Bloomington can get groceries at Green Top Grocery.
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Major companies attracting workers
State Farm, Rivian and the Ferrero Roche chocolate company are a few of the area’s largest employers. The area also has two major hospital systems: Carle BroMenn Medical Center and the OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. The city took a while to enjoy some of the growth other areas of the country are enjoying, says Caldwell, who also owns the Vision Homes Group and Vision Ventures Construction and Remodeling. “But the job market changed the dynamic. Now, there’s a lot of new construction going on.”
Downtown Bloomington features a rich history and wonderful architecture.
Downtown Bloomington has a rich history and a unique small town charm.
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Festivals celebrating beer, holidays, chocolate and more
For a taste of the city’s microbrewing scene, the Bruegala beer festival brings local food trucks to the neighborhood, as well as live music, games, and beer. In the winter, the Bloomington-Normal Jaycee Holiday Parade draws big crowds with live music and performances on the move. Besides the Holiday Parade and Bruegala, Downtown Bloomington has many great events to celebrate — Saturdays on the Square, Tour de Chocolat and the Tomes of Terror Horror Festival to name some fan favorites.
A fast-moving housing market
“Good houses tend to sell fast with multiple offers,” Caldwell says. “But that dies down a little bit as the price point gets higher.” Condos are becoming increasingly popular throughout Downtown Bloomington, but the occasional Colonial-style single-family home adds variety to the neighborhood’s market. While condos usually sell between $138,000 and $250,000, single-family homes typically range from $100,000 to $160,000. Overall, the median home price in Downtown Bloomington is $165,000.
Downtown Bloomington features mostly colonial and arts and craft style homes.
Colonial style homes are very common in Downtown Bloomington.
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Bloomington’s first park
Picnickers can enjoy the greenspace and shaded tables at Withers Park. Plenty more outdoor adventures await at nearby Miller Park — Bloomington’s oldest public park that covers over 67 acres. It also has the Miller Park Zoo and one of the country’s two memorials honoring the Black American soldiers killed in the Wereth 11 Massacre during World War II.
Withers Park features a historic monument and gives Downtown Bloomington a great charm.
Miller Park is Bloomington's oldest park just a few minutes from Downtown Bloomington.
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Kindergarten through college
Sheridan Elementary School, which earns a C on Niche, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. B-minus-rated Bloomington Junior High School is for sixth through eighth grade. Bloomington High School earns an A-minus and serves the entire city’s secondary students and has an annual average enrollment of 1,500 students. The school also holds the Bloomington Area Career Center, where students can gain firsthand experience for the job market. For post-secondary education, Illinois Wesleyan University is less than a mile north, and Illinois State University is less than 2 miles north.
Sheridan Elementary School serves the community of Downtown Bloomington.
Residents of Downtown Bloomington can attend Bloomington High School.
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Walk, bus or drive
Connect Transit serves bus stops throughout Downtown Bloomington and connects residents to Green Top Grocery and the rest of the Bloomington-Normal metro area. There are sidewalks lining the streets in Downtown Bloomington, so residents may not need a personal vehicle if they don’t travel far. For drivers, Interstates 55 and 74 overlap less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood, connecting them to Chicago, St. Louis and the rest of the nation’s major highways.
Downtown Bloomington residents can use the Connect bus to commute in the area.
Illinois State University is located just north of Downtown Bloomington.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Bloomington
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Bloomington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $188,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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