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Bloomsburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
Bloomsburg, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Bloomsburg a Good Place to Live?
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 4.5% (25% 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 $248,140. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bloomsburg reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.