Bloomfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,224 Population 2,007/sq mi density
$74,625 Median Income $29,711 per capita
$218,100 Home Value $252,063 Zillow
$1,122 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,625 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,100 home value, $1,122/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,625
1% below
$29,711 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
23% below
Zillow: $252,063
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
4% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Bloomfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bloomfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
77%
Rent
96%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomfield residents earn a median household income of $74,625 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,711. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomfield is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,063. Median rent is $1,122/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

15.5% of adults in Bloomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,224
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density2,007/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,625
Per Capita$29,711
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,100
Rent$1,122
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$252,063
Housing Units415
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bloomfield was founded in 1823.
The median home in Bloomfield was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.