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Bloomington, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
165 Population 266/sq mi density
$70,347 Median Income $24,468 per capita
$104,500 Home Value $109,085 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,347 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomington, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,347
6% below
$24,468 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
63% below
Zillow: $109,085
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bloomington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomington residents earn a median household income of $70,347 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,468. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomington is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,085. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Bloomington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population165
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,347
Per Capita$24,468
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$109,085
Housing Units58
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,518 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloomington was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.