Living in Bloomington, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomington has 25,698 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $81,640 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $469,200, the median rent is $1,609/month.
Bloomington at a glance
- Population
- 25,698
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,640State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $469,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bloomington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomington the median home value is $469,200, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,004 a month in housing costs.
Bloomington median household income
The median household income in Bloomington is $81,640 and the income per person is $24,634. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,771
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.96
Bloomington demographics
- Population
- 25,698
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 6,447
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›
Education in Bloomington
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Bloomington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 25,698 | $81,640 | $469,200 | $1,609 |
| Rialto | 104,143 | $88,857 | $487,900 | $1,759 |
| Colton | 53,772 | $71,208 | $443,800 | $1,661 |
| Fontana | 214,169 | $102,821 | $586,800 | $1,839 |
| Grand Terrace | 13,078 | $83,628 | $517,600 | $2,024 |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | $574,600 | $1,741 |
| Highgrove | 8,366 | $114,125 | $625,800 | $1,463 |
| Muscoy | 12,025 | $71,458 | $422,600 | $1,747 |
| San Bernardino | 222,724 | $67,415 | $422,300 | $1,508 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomington, CA?
The median household income in Bloomington is $81,640, 18% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $469,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,609 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Bloomington, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Bloomington?
The median age in Bloomington is 32.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bloomington?
The average commute to work in Bloomington is 32 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomington?
11.2% of adults in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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