Shutter BoysPlantation shutters in Bloomington
Homes in Bloomington
Apartments outnumber houses in Bloomington: 54% of its 38,407 homes are in buildings of two or more units. Detached houses make up 36% and townhouses and other attached houses 7%.
The 1980s and 1990s built 32% of today's homes, more than any other period we count. 44% are older than that and 25% newer. The median home dates from 1985. Most homes are rented: owners live in only 35%.
Of the 21 Indiana cities we have census figures for, Bloomington has the highest share of apartments. Nationally, Bloomington's homes are newer than those in 58% of the 881 US cities we have census figures for.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Estimates carry margins of error.
Apartments and condos
54% of homes are in buildings of two or more units. Balcony and patio doors suit bypass or bifold panels rather than hinged ones, which need floor space to swing. Check what your HOA or building allows to show from outside before you order: most rules are about the colour seen through the glass.
Renting?
65% of homes are rented. Shutters screw into the window frame or casing, so ask your landlord before you install; taking them down later leaves only screw holes to fill.
Fitting them in Bloomington
Shutter Boys shutters are made for you to fit yourself: an inside or outside mount takes a drill, a level and our step-by-step guide. If you'd rather hire someone, a finish carpenter or blinds installer can fit them; ask on your quote and we'll tell you if we know one near you. You arrange and pay the installer directly.
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.