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Historic Bloomington community with close-knit spirit
Part of Bloomington’s historic west side, this neighborhood was named to recognize the maple trees that welcomed one of its early settlers. Anyone in Maple Heights today will spot a gold and green neighborhood sign with an attached maple leaf. Or they’ll see the colorful mural adorning the wall guarding the Duke Energy substation on the neighborhood’s south end. These works reflect this close-knit community’s spirit, inspiring neighbors to do anything from voluntary trash pickups to gathering in a shared garden area to host dinners and annual plant and fruit tree giveaways. “It’s a great location because it’s really close to downtown and quite walkable,” says Angela Van Rooy, Bloomington’s neighborhood services program manager. “The farmers market in the summertime is really just down the street. It’s also in close proximity to the B-Line Trail, and the connection to the parks and trails like that is really ideal.”
Maple Heights residents have easy access to Bloomington's B-Line.
A 50 year tradition, the Bloomington Farmers' Market is a favorite of Maple Heights residents.
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Quiet blocks with more than century-old cottages
Like most of the historic west side, Maple Heights mainly consists of cottages shaded by tall and mature trees. Some homes can also be found nestled along narrow streets and alleyways lined by thickets of bushes. Many residents routinely tend to their landscapes, with some making room for pots of elephant ears and patches of sunflowers. With many dating back at least a century, homes here include Craftsman bungalows, gabled-ell cottages, shotgun-style builds and a few Dutch Colonials. Although Maple Heights doesn’t have a high volume of homes sold, their costs typically range from about $200,000 to $300,000.
A common building style in the Maple Heights' neighborhood is the cozy Dutch Colonial.
Many Maple Heights home owners love to cultivate a beautiful flower garden in their yard.
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Fun treats at Square Donuts and Bloomington’s craft beer institution
Maple Heights neighbors the Trades District, which houses a growing tech startup scene. Its anchors include The Mill, which runs out of a refurbished factory with an unmistakable sawtooth roof. While Maple Heights is only a few blocks from downtown Bloomington’s bustling and diverse dining scene, several staples exist around the neighborhood. Square Donuts has fun-shaped treats, while La Bonita Restaurant & Market serves authentic tacos and Mexican pastries. The area also has a few craft beer establishments, including the Upland Brewing Co., a Bloomington institution. Patrons can kick back pints and flights indoors or outside under the beer garden’s hanging lights. The neighborhood lies about a mile from two Kroger grocery stores.
Square Donuts, a favorite donut shop, is located close to Maple Heights.
Upland Brewing Co. not only has delicious beers, but also delicious food, in Maple Heights.
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Close to Crestmont Park, public pool and artistic spaces
The popular 3-mile B-Line Trail, which runs just south of Maple Heights, connects its diverse users to other neighborhoods across west Bloomington. One of the trail’s stops is Switchyard Park, a new outdoor attraction. Dog owners enjoy walking their pets on Crestmont Park’s open field. The 14-acre site features a playground and disc golf course. The park also neighbors Mills Pool, one of the city’s two public swimming facilities. Dog owners have another spot they can visit at Miller Showers Park. A walking trail goes around the narrow space, which features sculptures of two faces staring at each other. The sculpture is close to a prominent limestone monument sign that reads “Bloomington” and greets drivers arriving from the north. Western Skateland and Classic Bowling Lanes offer indoor activities and entertainment.
Maple Heights residents have easy access to Bloomington's B-Line.
Classic Lanes in Maple Heights has multiple lanes to enjoy bowling with your friends.
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Within walking distance of Fairview Elementary and Tri-North Middle
Although they’re both outside the neighborhood, Fairview Elementary and Tri-North Middle schools remain within easy walking distance. Niche ranks Fairview and Tri-North B and A, respectively. Students may then finish their public education at Bloomington High School North, which gets an A. Tri-North and Bloomington North promote the school district’s STEM emphasis through various courses and clubs. Tri-North has organized a coding club and offers a Science Olympiad squad that squares off against teams from other schools in the state. Niche ranks Bloomington North among the 20 best high schools for STEM in the state.
Tri-North Middle School is ranked #71 in Indiana Middle Schools.
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Less than 1 mile from Bloomington’s biggest celebrations
The fruit tree giveaways and community dinners occur at the Overlook, a nonprofit-run site. “That’s kind of a cool thing they have right in the neighborhood,” Van Rooy says. “In 2024, they got a small grant to do a perennial swap. So, in addition to the trees, they have perennials that people can trade. It’s very ecological based.” With downtown less than a mile away, many don’t need to travel far to enjoy some of Bloomington’s biggest celebrations. The Fourth Street Festival of the Arts, one of the largest events, occurs over Labor Day weekend and features over 100 vendors showcasing their crafts and wares.
A few blocks from downtown Bloomington and close to I-69
Several Bloomington Transit bus stops exist around the neighborhood, which is also located a few blocks north of downtown Bloomington. Commuters are less than 2 miles from Interstate 69, which goes to Indianapolis, about 55 miles north of the city and to The Indianapolis International Airport. The neighborhood is about 4 miles west of the IU Health Bloomington Hospital, the flagship medical institution for this part of South Indiana.
Important to know
Maple Heights's overall CAP Index crime score is 9 out of 10, more than double the national average. All of the crime categories ranked by the CAP Index are above the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Switchyard Park
B-Line Trail
Miller-Showers Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Maple Heights
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
10
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maple Heights, Bloomington sell after 126 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Maple Heights, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $267,416, up 27% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
1,108
Median Age
27
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$19,517
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$30,340
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
43.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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