Living in Bloomington, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024

Bloomington has 150 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $59,063 (43% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $98,100.

Bloomington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bloomington at a glance

Population
150
Median age
37.6State: 39.4
Median household income
$59,063State: $103,678
Median home value
$98,100State: $419,900
Homeowners
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%

Is Bloomington a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 13.3%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Bloomington

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomington the median home value is $98,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,089 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bloomington$98,100
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Bloomington median household income

The median household income in Bloomington is $59,063 and the income per person is $25,065. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Bloomington$59,063
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
88.3%
Renter-occupied
11.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
2.50

Bloomington demographics

Population
150
Median age
37.6
Under 18
24%
65 and older
20.7%
Households
60
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›

Education in Bloomington

20.6% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomington20.6%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bloomington

Unemployment rate
13.3%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 31 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Bloomington vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bloomington150$59,063$98,100—
Piedmont735$42,375$46,700$478
Franklin373$26,193$65,500$507
Westernport1,588$47,688$86,300$822
Barton663$50,972$89,800$863
Keyser4,857$46,955$143,000$648
McCoole373$67,788$133,300—
Dawson180$76,371$319,400—
Detmold116$53,423——

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Living in Bloomington: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bloomington, MD?

The median household income in Bloomington is $59,063, 43% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $98,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Bloomington, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 13.3%.

What is the median age in Bloomington?

The median age in Bloomington is 37.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?

The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bloomington?

20.6% 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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