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Bloomington Indiana

Bloomington has much to offer the retiree considering relocation here. A very useful web site is http://www.visitbloomington.com/ where retirees can access in-depth information on finding homes, schools, churches, and community organizations. Population: The population of Bloomington was 80,405 as of the 2010 census.

Climate: Bloomington has fairly high humidity throughout the year, even in the winter. It receives a yearly average of 44 inches of rain.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Bloomington is 12% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Bloomington is $143,500. This is 22.3% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Retirees will appreciate Bloomington’s attitude toward lifelong learning, “where education is easy to come by and always available”. Bloomington Continuing Studies, a division of Indiana University, has dozens of programs that should be of interest to retired people.

Transportation:Bloomington is a pedestrian- friendly community, and is committed to alternative forms of transportation. It was recognized as a Silver "Bicycle Friendly Community" by the League of American Bicyclists. Bloomington Transit provides bus transportation around the area.

Travel and tourism: Bloomington is a well-loved city that boasts spectacular scenery, world-class educational institutions and unique shopping and dining experiences. Check out the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District website: http://visitbead.com for specific events.

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