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

Driving is a great medium of transportation in this city. It is very convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as W Bloomington Freeway, are reasonably easy to reach from any home in Bloomington. In contrast, public transit riders may have few choices in this city by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, commuters can count on plenty of rapid transit stations on the METRO Blue Line and Airport Shuttle. Residents have access to around 30 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Bloomington is moderately appropriate for bicycling. A majority of the houses for sale in this city are located in areas that are not especially suitable for pedestrians as meeting daily needs is occasionally challenging without a vehicle.

Services

A grocery store is generally reachable within a rather short distance from any home in Bloomington. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, for instance on Portland Avenue, and a small variety of cafes is available as well. With regards to education, residents will find that wherever their house is situated in this city, primary schools are nearby. In contrast, it can be challenging to reach high schools from houses for sale in Bloomington. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

The character of Bloomington is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. The noise levels in this area are quite low, as the streets are quite peaceful - although that is not the case close to I-35, State Hwy 65 or one of the railway lines. Lastly, there are over 150 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Arneson Acres Park and Dred Scott Playfield, which results in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations in Bloomington.

Car friendly9.4

Excellent 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 day-to-day needs are within walking distance

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