"We shovel snow together, cut grass together," Victoria Picone says of her neighborhood, Bunker Hill. "One of the kids had their car battery die, and we saw her through the window. So we went over and jumped her, and off she went." Bunker Hill is all homes except for a couple of churches, a school and the businesses around West Raab Road and North Main Street. Sidewalks line its residential streets, and tall oaks and maples accent its green and neatly trimmed lawns, hinting at its walkability and connection to local green spaces. But even with its natural setting, Picone — who's lived in Bunker Hill since 1981 — says the people are the best part of the neighborhood. "A couple of times, I thought of selling, but I just don't think I'll find a neighborhood like Bunker Hill."
Bunker Hill offers residents a quiet community with quick access to Uptown Normal.
Bunker Hill has a unique charm that residents love.
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Connect Transit bus system and plenty of sidewalks
Bloomington and Normal share a public transportation system called Connect Transit. Within Bunker Hill, Connect serves bus stops along North Main Street, West Sherbourne Drive and North School Street. With sidewalks lining almost every foot of road in Bunker Hill, bus stops are just a short walk from most homes in Bunker Hill. Getting around is also easy for Bunker Hill drivers since Interstate 55 is less than a mile north, and North Main Street—which runs through the neighborhood—stretches south into the downtown areas of Normal and Bloomington. The interstate also puts Chicago 134 miles from Bloomington and St. Louis 162 miles away.
Bunker Hill features many split level homes from the 20th century.
The Connect Bus system serves the Bunker Hill community.
Bunker Hill residents can enjoy the many walking paths in the area.
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Shops and restaurants along Raab Road and Main Street
"We're on the north end of town, so we're pretty much residential," Picone says. "The closest restaurant is a mile up the way, on Raab Road." In addition to restaurants like Bloomin Café, the commercial corridor around the intersection of Raab Road and Main Street holds Bunker Hill's closest grocery store, Schnucks Normal, and national chains like Starbucks and Walgreens. Nearby, the Shoppes at College Hills offers residents an outdoor shopping mall experience.
Bunker Hill residents can shop for groceries at Schnuck's.
Bunker Hill residents can get a great breakfast at Bloomin Cafe.
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Fairview Trails connected to Bunker Hill
One of the outstanding features of Bunker Hill is its proximity to Fairview Park, where residents can grind the skate park's rails, fly down the water park's slides and climb the rock wall at the playground. Picone says the park's trails connect to the neighborhood so that residents can access the park easily. "All you have to do is walk out your door and through your backyard, and you're on a trail that takes you all over Bloomington." Bunker Hill also has smaller parks like Rosa Parks Commons, which holds sports fields and a playground, and Calvary Acres, where residents organize local baseball games.
Rosa Parks Commons in Bunker Hill features a biking path through it.
Bunker Hill residents can enjoy a swim at Fairview Park.
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Different home styles with similar lines
Ranch-style homes are popular throughout Bunker Hill, but split-levels and Colonial Revivals add variety to the scene while adhering to similar design lines and low-slung roof lines. Prices don't vary much around the neighborhood, ranging from $160,000 to $285,000. Unchanged from the previous year, the median home price is $194,900.
Bunker Hill features some wonderful split level homes that are well maintained.
There are many well decorated homes in Bunker Hill.
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Illinois State just down the road
Pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students can begin their educational journey at Fairview Elementary School, which sits within the neighborhood on Fairview Street and earns a B on Niche. For grades six through eight, Bunker Hill students can attend class at Chiddix Junior High School, which earns a B-plus. Preparing students for the workforce or continued education, A-rated Normal Community High School was established in 1905 and now lives in a modern campus that opened in 2003. For students who want to continue their education without leaving home, Illinois State University is about a mile south of Bunker Hill on Main Street.
Bunker Hill is positioned perfectly to enjoy all there is to offer in the area of Normal.
Bunker Hill residents can attend Illinois State University.
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Celebrating independence and the arts
Bunker Hill has plenty of options for Fourth of July celebrations, with firework shows lighting up the skies over Fairview Park, nearby Miller Park and other locations throughout Normal and Bloomington. In October, the city of Normal holds the Sugar Creek Art Festival, which showcases more than 100 local artists, offers two stages for live music and attracts food trucks from all over the area.
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Parks in this Area
Fairview Park & Aquatic Center
Miller Park
Constitution Trail
Rosa Parks Commons
Calvary Acres
Transit
Airport
Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
17 min drive
Bus
School St & Shelbourne Dr
Bus
School & Martin - W
Bus
Main St & Raab Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bunker Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bunker Hill, Normal sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bunker Hill, Normal over the last 12 months is $211,544, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,653
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,616
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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