Redbirds already knew Illinois State’s hometown of Normal rocks. Further confirmation has arrived with the publication of Zillow’s annual most popular housing market rankings.
“Normal is home to the Illinois State University Redbirds, and is now Zillow’s most popular college town,” a release from the online real estate platform states.
Normal topped Kent, Ohio, home of Kent State University, which finished second for the second consecutive year. Criteria for the rankings included page-view traffic, the growth of home values, and how quickly homes sell.
Normal, and neighboring Bloomington, have been piling up the honors in recent years. Home to 132,000 residents, the Twin Cities have also been ranked among the top 3 best college towns in America based on affordability and safety, and among the Best Places to Live in the United States due to the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, welcoming community, and high quality of life.
Bloomington-Normal offers many opportunities for students after graduation. The community, which is conveniently located within a couple of hours from Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis, hosts several major employers, including State Farm’s corporate headquarters, COUNTRY Financial, and Rivian Motors.
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