Whether you are into nightlife, the arts, sports, good food, nature, or just want to live in a great community, Bloomington is known as one of the best college towns in the country, and has been touted as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States, based on its economy, affordability, personal safety, climate, housing, services, and leisure activities.
A remarkable place to live
Warm + Welcoming
Bloomington is distinguished by the people who live here, and by those who spend time here as part of the university. Home to a diverse and international community, it is marked by Midwestern charm, open-minded residents, and a peaceful way of life.
The surrounding terrain
Bloomington comes alive in the spring with blossoming red bud trees, magnolias, and dogwoods that explode with color every fall. The city is bordered by Yellowwood State Forest, Brown County State Park, and the Hoosier National Forest. It is a short drive to three lakes, including Lake Monroe (the largest in Indiana), and the Lake Griffy Nature Preserve, an IUB resource. Sycamore Land Trust maintains a number of free public nature preserves for hiking, birding, and observing wildlife.