Living in Bloomsbury, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomsbury · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomsbury has 841 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $92,500 (11% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $348,200, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Bloomsbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bloomsbury at a glance
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $92,500State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $348,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Bloomsbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bloomsbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomsbury the median home value is $348,200, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,093 a month in housing costs.
Bloomsbury median household income
The median household income in Bloomsbury is $92,500 and the income per person is $46,906. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Bloomsbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 396
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.29
Bloomsbury demographics
- Population
- 841
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 368
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomsbury ›
Education in Bloomsbury
45.2% of adults 25 and older in Bloomsbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomsbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Bloomsbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury | 841 | $92,500 | $348,200 | $1,500 |
| Stewartsville | 710 | $161,985 | $469,500 | — |
| Greenwich | 5,512 | $169,079 | $474,900 | $2,411 |
| Bethlehem | 3,760 | $142,434 | $496,600 | $2,047 |
| Franklin | 2,992 | $132,697 | $428,300 | $1,438 |
| Upper Stewartsville | 128 | $250,001 | $405,600 | — |
| New Village | 335 | $111,094 | $327,100 | — |
| Alpha | 2,436 | $90,333 | $261,500 | $1,362 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomsbury, NJ?
The median household income in Bloomsbury is $92,500, 11% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bloomsbury?
The median home value in Bloomsbury is $348,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Bloomsbury?
The median gross rent in Bloomsbury is $1,500 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Bloomsbury, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Bloomsbury?
The median age in Bloomsbury is 45.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Bloomsbury?
The average commute to work in Bloomsbury is 37 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomsbury?
The unemployment rate in Bloomsbury is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomsbury?
45.2% of adults in Bloomsbury 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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