Bloomington, Illinois · ZIP 61701

Bloomington — ZIP 61701

Bloomington (61701) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Bloomington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $181K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100

Avg reading proficiency17%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$181K

Median rent$1,113/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$181K

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,537

Violent Crime

438

Property Crime

2,099

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McLean County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Bloomington High School	09–12	1,369	Not reported	21%
Bloomington Jr High School	06–08	1,050	Not reported	12%
Oakland Elementary School	KG–05	446	Not reported	30%
Bent Elem School	KG–05	389	Not reported	8%
Washington Elem School	KG–05	379	Not reported	37%
Sheridan Elem School	KG–05	314	Not reported	8%
Irving Elementary School	KG–05	303	Not reported	8%
Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ	PK–PK	260	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

35,577

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61701 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 61701 has a school score of 46/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61701 is approximately $181K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 61701 in Bloomington has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.