At a Glance
Median Income
$64,776
$25,555 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $247,467
Median Rent
$862/mo
10.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.6% smoking rate
How Bloomingburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomingburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomingburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomingburg residents earn a median household income of $64,776 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,555. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomingburg is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,467. Median rent is $862/month, with 10.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.0% of adults in Bloomingburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomingburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,073
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,555/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,776
Per Capita$25,555
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$862
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$247,467
Housing Units328
Rent Burden10.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation993 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomingburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.