Name: Bloomington
Address: Bloomington

About the neighborhood

Bloomington offers a diverse housing selection ranging from single detached homes to large apartment buildings, featuring many three and four-bedroom properties. The city boasts excellent access to over 100 public green spaces, including treasured parks like Gene C. Kelly Youth Playfield and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Convenient parking and proximity to major highways such as E Bloomington Freeway make driving the preferred way to commute. The rapid transit stations along the METRO Blue Line and approximately 20 bus lines provide various transportation options. Residents benefit from more than 200 restaurants, coffee shops, and nearby pharmacies.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent mode of transportation in this area. Parking is quite easy, and nearby highways, such as E Bloomington Freeway, are fairly easy to access from any location in this city. However, this area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are a multitude of rapid transit stations with access to the Airport Shuttle and METRO Blue Line. The city is linked by approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. The bicycle is a good method of transportation in this city. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not especially suitable for people who get around as pedestrians as few common errands can be run without a car.

Services

It is often possible for home buyers in Bloomington to do their groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also about 40 cafes in this area. With regards to education, primary schools are convenient to get to without the need for a car from any location in Bloomington. However, home buyers may find it challenging to reach high schools without a vehicle. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Bloomington is a good city to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are over 150 parks nearby for residents to explore, including Courtney Fields and ValleyView Playfield, which results in them being very easy to access from many locations within the city. This city is also reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite calm - although that is not the case close to I-494, I-35 or one of the railway lines.

Car friendly9.4

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive