Name: Bloom
Address: Bloom

About the neighborhood

Bloom offers a peaceful environment with over 50 nearby parks, including Apollo Park, providing ample green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. The township features predominantly single detached homes, many built between the 1960s and 1970s, offering spacious residences with three or more bedrooms. Residents benefit from convenient access to primary and private schools spread throughout the area. Dining options are abundant, with over 100 restaurants to explore. Transportation within the township includes easy parking and access to several bus lines, while cycling is especially convenient due to mostly flat terrain, enhancing connectivity throughout the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Bloom is a fairly good area for traveling by car. Parking is generally easy. In contrast, Bloom is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, homeowners can depend on the Homewood and Flossmoor with access to the Metra Electric. Property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. Bloom is moderately suited for cycling as there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially feasible for residents in Bloom since few daily needs can be met without a car.

Services

Primary schools are very easy to access without needing a vehicle from most properties for sale in Bloom. However, it can be difficult to get to high schools as a pedestrian. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Concerning eating, it is convenient to access the closest supermarket without the use of a vehicle from most homes for sale in Bloom. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, for example along 191st Place, and a small variety of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

The character of Bloom is exemplified by its calm environment. This township is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Finally, there are over 150 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including West Lakes Park and Michael J. O'Malley Preserve, which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations in Bloom.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive