At a Glance
Median Income
$49,096
$23,019 per capita
Home Value
$186,100
Zillow: $263,082
Median Rent
$937/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Bloomsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomsburg residents earn a median household income of $49,096 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,019. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomsburg is $186,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,082. Median rent is $937/month, with 26.9% 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 1964.
Education
33.1% of adults in Bloomsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,906
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density2,967/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,096
Per Capita$23,019
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,100
Rent$937
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$263,082
Housing Units4,971
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation527 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bloomsburg was founded in 1797.
The median home in Bloomsburg was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.