Peaceful South Indiana community with close-knit feel
Located less than 10 miles from Bloomington, Stanford is a quiet community amid South Indiana’s rolling rural landscape. Recognizable places here include the long-existing post office and the Stanford Baptist Church, an institution seated atop a hill and covered in the limestone so common across the region. Stanford boasts family owned businesses, such as a 156-acre beef farm, and proximity to attractions like a seasonal pumpkin patch and sprawling corn maze. This community also takes pride in its close-knit feel, as shown by the church’s new pastor going door-to-door to introduce his family. “I think we all kind of look out for each other and check in," says Stacy Hayes, who owns Hayes Grass-Fed Beef with her husband, a Stanford native. "If we see an ambulance up the road, we make sure that everything’s OK and ask, ‘Do you need anything?’ And that kind of stuff."
Stanford Baptist Church sits atop the neighborhood and serves the greater community.
Cattle farms like Hayes Grass-Fed Beef cover the rural areas of Stanford.
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Ranch-style and Craftsman houses amid farmland
Despite its farmland surroundings, many in Stanford still consider it a “burg” of Bloomington. “Whenever I’m asked to designate where I live — as if it’s rural or suburban — I don’t think it’s either,” Hayes says. “Because we’re 5 miles from Walmart, but there’s no sidewalks, no bus stops, no public transportation or anything like that.”
Located along winding country roads, home styles include Craftsman, ranch and simple gablefront cottages separated by acres of open spaces and mature trees. New homes have occasionally been built over time, although houses stay on the market for an average of 157 days. Home prices can depend on size, acreage and condition. They range from $100,000 to just over $350,000, with much larger estates nearing $1 million.
Stanford is a rural place with a neighborly feel and is close to busier areas of Bloomington.
Homes in Stanford can range from $100,000 to $350,000 and many include plenty of acreage.
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Within minutes of nature adventures and Karst Farm Park
Stanford lacks parks, but the community still enjoys several recreational activities. Nature enthusiasts are within minutes of the Canyon Forest Nature Preserve. Hikers can explore the protected woods on nearly 2 miles of trail, passing by stone outcrops and waterfalls. Located on Bloomington’s outskirts, the 95-acre Leonard Springs Nature Park offers more scenic forest walks. Visitors can see caves and moss-covered tree trunks lying across springs. The nearby Karst Farm Park offers numerous amenities, from playgrounds and a splash pad to an athletic complex with soccer fields. The park also draws disc golf players and dog owners.
The dogs will enjoy a walk along the Karst Farm Greenway.
Take a walk into solitude at Leonard Springs Nature Park in Stanford.
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Close to Bloomington’s chains and local staples
No restaurants or major stores exist in Stanford. However, the community is less than 10 minutes from a shopping-and dining corridor on Bloomington’s outskirts. Local staples in this area include the El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant and the Cloverleaf Family Restaurant, a small Bloomington-based chain with two locations in the city. Cloverleaf serves hearty meals like hashbrowns, eggs and pancakes topped with fruit, syrup and whipped cream. Other popular dining options include warm pies and other comfort foods at Bucceto’s Pizza Pasta. Grocery shopping options include Walmart, ALDI and Sam’s Club.
Bucceto's Pizza & Pasta is a favorite spot for eat-in or delivery Italian food near Stanford.
Stanford residents enjoy the close proximity to Aldi for all their produce and grocery staples.
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Served by strong Bloomington schools
The Monroe County Community School Corporation serves Stanford and gets an overall A grade from Niche. Stanford is zoned for Grandview Elementary, located just outside of Bloomington. Grandview, which gets a B-minus from Niche, offers a variety of unique activities. For example, first graders regularly take trips to the Crane Naval Base to get an early peek into fields like engineering. Other activities involve visiting the Hoosier Hill Career Center for nature-oriented activities like building birdhouses. Students may then go to Batchelor Middle School and Bloomington High School North, which respectively get B-plus and A grades from Niche.
Bloomington High School South offers sports and academics giving it an A rating on Niche.
Grandview Elementary School gets an overall B-minus rating on Niche and serves Stanford youth.
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Fall pumpkin picking and Monroe County Fair
Each fall, the seasonal Fowler Pumpkin Patch invites the community to pick gourds. Visitors can also venture through the corn maze, go on hayrides and check out the petting zoo. Stanford is only a few minutes from the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The Monroe County Fair occurs in June and July, and its attractions include numerous carnival rides and a rodeo.
State Road 45 commute to Bloomington
Indiana State Road 45 passes through Stanford and leads 10 miles northeast to Bloomington. The highway also links to Interstate 69, which many commuters use. I-69 reaches Indianapolis, about 64 miles north of Stanford. Those going on out-of-state flights usually go to the Indianapolis International Airport. Located about 13 miles from the community, the IU Health Bloomington Hospital is the region's major medical institution.
Important to know
Stanford's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
302
Median Age
44
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,404
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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