Monroe County, Indiana
Bloomington Real Estate and Local Guide
A college town and Indiana's seventh-most populous city, Bloomington centers on Indiana University and a walkable downtown square. It has been designated a Tree City USA since 1984.
Living in Bloomington
Home to Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Bloomington
- About 35% of housing units are owner-occupied, a low share that reflects the large student renter population tied to Indiana University.
- About 36% of housing units are detached single-family homes, with the balance including apartments and student housing.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Bloomington home
Indiana University Bloomington
Flagship campus of the Indiana University system with over 45,000 students, known for its limestone buildings and Sample Gates
Monroe County Courthouse
Beaux-Arts landmark at the center of the downtown Courthouse Square Historic District
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Hands-on children's science museum along the B-Line Trail in downtown Bloomington
Monroe Lake
Indiana's largest lake at over 10,000 acres, offering boating, fishing and swimming in Monroe County
Hoosier National Forest
Indiana's only national forest, with tens of thousands of its 200,000-plus acres in Monroe County
Bloomington areas to know
Prospect Hill Historic District
Historic residential district near downtown Bloomington
Vinegar Hill Historic District
Historic neighborhood on Bloomington's west side
Steele Dunning Historic District
Listed historic residential district in Bloomington