Bloomington, IN vs Torrington, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bloomington
72.1
#923 nationally
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 7.9). Bloomington leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 26.8 min). Torrington leads in median household income ($66,616 vs $46,543).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IN | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#923) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 78,840 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,851 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $46,543 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | N/A |
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72.1 Score
Bloomington, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,851
Population
78,840
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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