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Bloomsbury, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Northampton County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
805 Population 866/sq mi density
$88,068 Median Income $45,038 per capita
$314,800 Home Value $473,954 Zillow
$1,258 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,068 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$314,800 home value, $1,258/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomsbury, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,068
17% above
$45,038 per capita
Home Value
$314,800
12% above
Zillow: $473,954
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
8% above
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
34% above
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Bloomsbury Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
112%
Rent
108%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomsbury a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomsbury residents earn a median household income of $88,068 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,038. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomsbury is $314,800 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,954. Median rent is $1,258/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Bloomsbury reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 777/100K.

Education

45.2% of adults in Bloomsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomsbury has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population805
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,068
Per Capita$45,038
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,800
Rent$1,258
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$473,954
Housing Units425
Rent Burden37.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property777/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation336 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Bloomsbury was founded in 1905.
The median home in Bloomsbury was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.