At a Glance
Median Income
$68,958
$26,789 per capita
Home Value
$464,000
Zillow: $508,014
Median Rent
$1,922/mo
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.6% smoking rate
How South Blooming Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Blooming Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Blooming Grove a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Blooming Grove residents earn a median household income of $68,958 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,789. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Blooming Grove is $464,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,014. Median rent is $1,922/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
29.4% of adults in South Blooming Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Blooming Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,880
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$68,958
Per Capita$26,789
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
C+
Home Value$464,000
Rent$1,922
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$508,014
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden40.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute43 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in South Blooming Grove was built in 1971.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.