West Bloomington includes neighborhoods like Highland Village, Van Buren, Fieldstone and Broadview, where town gives way to rural Monroe County. The west side is one of the most convenient parts of town, with major employers, big-box shopping and some of the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington.
Compare it with other parts of town on Bloomington’s neighborhoods at a glance.
Where west Bloomington begins and ends
The west side extends west of Rogers Street and south of Curry Pike, out to where town gives way to rural Monroe County. It’s home to a large share of Bloomington’s restaurants and retail, a Kroger, and major employers like Cook Incorporated and Simtra BioPharma Solutions (formerly Baxter) on Curry Pike. Big shopping is here too: Lowe’s, Menards, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Rural King and more.
Highland Village
Highland Village is full of cute homes, mostly ranches with a few two-stories mixed in, built mostly between the 1960s and 1990s. Prices here make it a great neighborhood for first-time buyers to explore.
Other west-side neighborhoods
Van Buren is a mix of ranches, bi-levels and tri-levels, and it’s a great fit for commuters who need quick access to Crane. Fieldstone has single-family homes and a section of condos, with newer construction than you’ll find in Van Buren or Highland Village. There are also larger homes near Ivy Tech Community College.
Broadview
Broadview is near Switchyard Park and Broadview Park, just west of Rogers Street. It’s an established neighborhood with homes built mostly from the 1970s through the 1990s, plus plenty of cute bungalows and homes with character.
Around the west side
Photo to come: Highland Village: typical residential street
Alt text: Homes along a street in Highland Village, west Bloomington
Highland Village
Cute homes, mostly ranches with a few two-stories, built between the 1960s and 1990s.
Photo to come: Van Buren: typical residential street
Alt text: Homes along a street in the Van Buren neighborhood, west Bloomington
Van Buren
A mix of ranches, bi-levels and tri-levels, with a quick commute to Crane.
Photo to come: Fieldstone: newer homes or condos
Alt text: Newer homes in the Fieldstone neighborhood, west Bloomington
Fieldstone
Newer single-family homes and a section of condos.
Photo to come: Broadview: typical residential street
Alt text: Homes along a street in Broadview, west Bloomington
Broadview
An established neighborhood near Switchyard Park, with 1970s–1990s homes and plenty of bungalows.
Photo to come: West of Bloomington: country road with a home on acreage
Alt text: Country home on acreage west of Bloomington
Where town turns rural
Larger lots, acreage and country homes past Curry Pike.
Where town turns rural
Past Curry Pike, lots get bigger and the setting turns rural, with Karst Farm Park and the Monroe County Fairgrounds out this way. Many homes out here sit outside city limits and may use a septic system or well, so confirm the utilities for that specific address before you make an offer. See my Monroe County and Rural Living page for what to check.
Getting around from the west side
The west side has quick access to I-69, with interchanges at 2nd and 3rd Streets, so it’s an easy commute toward Indianapolis or south to Bedford and Crane. The Southwest YMCA is here too, with trails connecting to Karst Farm Park and the Karst Farm Greenway, a paved trail that runs north to Ellettsville.
Curious about the west side?
Ask me about Highland Village, Van Buren, Fieldstone, Broadview and homes at the edge of town.