Quality of Life
Quality of life encompasses the economic well-being, life style and environment that an area offers. One of the most important goals of economic development programs and initiatives is to improve a region’s quality of life. Increasingly, people are looking for areas with the best quality of life factors, which include:
- Well-paid jobs
- Quality education and learning opportunities
- Modern medical facilities
- Quality and affordable housing
- Low pollution and little environmental damage
- Public amenities
- Low crime
- Recreation, entertainment and intellectual stimuli
- Low cost of living and low taxation
- Aesthetic build and natural environment
One of Bloomington-Normal’s most attractive attributes is its quality of life. Expansion Management has rated Bloomington-Normal as one of 72 metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in areas such as standard of living, quality of schools and traffic and commute. Out of 400 metro areas,
Cities Ranked & Rated listed Bloomington-Normal as 42, citing the area’s small-town atmosphere, stable economy and educational attainment as pros of living in the Twin Cities. With a nationally recognized quality of life and ever-increasing standards of living, Bloomington-Normal is a city on the move.
For listings on culture and leisure activities in McLean County, download the following documents:
Culture/Leisure Index 1 PDF Excel
-Agri-Tourism Options
-Arts & Theater
-Museums
-Youth & Family
Culture/Leisure Index 2 PDF Excel
-Education
-Health Clubs
-Horseback, Haystack & Carriage Rides
-Golf
-Miniature Golf
-Shooting Sports
-Movie Theaters
-Worship Denominations
Culture/Leisure Index 3 PDF Excel
-Recreation
-Bloomington Parks
-Normal Parks
-County/State Parks
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