Explore Bloomington
Moving to Bloomington, Indiana
If you’re relocating for a job or a school year, here’s how the city fits together and what to sort out before you arrive.
What to know before moving to Bloomington
How the city is laid out
Downtown centers on the courthouse square, with Indiana University’s campus just to the east. The B-Line Trail runs north to south through downtown. Neighborhoods spread out in every direction from there, and the county turns rural quickly beyond them.
Timing your search
If you’re relocating for a job or school year, start talking with me 2 to 3 months before you need to move.
Major employers
The area’s largest employers include Indiana University, IU Health Bloomington, Cook Group, Novo Nordisk, Simtra BioPharma Solutions, Ivy Tech Community College, Monroe County Community School Corporation, Kroger, Monroe County, and the City of Bloomington. Source: Bloomington Economic Development Corporation.
Getting around
Bloomington Transit and the IU Campus Bus cover much of the city, and I-69 connects to Indianapolis in about an hour.
Utilities
Water, power, and internet providers vary by address. I’ll help you confirm them for any home you’re serious about.
Where to start your search
Bloomington neighborhoods
How Bloomington’s areas fit together, from the north side to Ellettsville, and the types of homes you’ll find in each.
North Bloomington
The part of town I’ve always called home: established neighborhoods, wooded lots, Griffy Lake, and Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Buying a home
How buying a home works with me, from the first conversation to the keys.
Planning a move?
Tell me your timeline and what you need near home, and we’ll line up your search around it.