At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$23,119 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $239,538
Median Rent
$825/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
20.5% smoking rate
How Bloomingdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomingdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomingdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomingdale residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,119. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomingdale is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,538. Median rent is $825/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
13.9% of adults in Bloomingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomingdale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$23,119
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$825
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$239,538
Housing Units195
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation752 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomingdale was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.