Living in Bloomington, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomington has 255 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $79,583 (about the same as the Idaho median), the median home value is $377,300.
Bloomington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bloomington at a glance
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $377,300State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Idaho median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bloomington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomington the median home value is $377,300, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
Bloomington median household income
The median household income in Bloomington is $79,583 and the income per person is $37,468. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 35%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.19
35% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bloomington has many vacation and second homes.
Bloomington demographics
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 80
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›
Education in Bloomington
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Bloomington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 255 | $79,583 | $377,300 | — |
| Paris | 562 | $95,000 | $267,300 | $1,069 |
| Montpelier | 2,694 | $61,375 | $240,300 | $535 |
| Garden City | 608 | $51,875 | $654,900 | — |
| Georgetown | 739 | $70,179 | $197,700 | $950 |
| Franklin | 1,034 | $81,830 | $370,200 | $1,282 |
| Cokeville | 370 | $69,375 | $244,800 | $950 |
| Laketown | 437 | $79,211 | $405,600 | — |
| Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $350,300 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomington, ID?
The median household income in Bloomington is $79,583, about the same as the Idaho median of $77,800 (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 $377,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Bloomington, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Idaho median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Bloomington?
The median age in Bloomington is 41.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Bloomington?
The average commute to work in Bloomington is 29 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomington?
11.4% 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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