Living in Bloomburg, Texas

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

Bloomburg has 330 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $73,750 (6% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $63,300, the median rent is $850/month.

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

Bloomburg at a glance

Population
330
Median age
37.7State: 35.6
Median household income
$73,750State: $78,476
Median home value
$63,300State: $283,800
Median rent
$850/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
80.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Bloomburg a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.

Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Bloomburg

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bloomburg the median home value is $63,300, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bloomburg$63,300
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bloomburg$850
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Bloomburg median household income

The median household income in Bloomburg is $73,750 and the income per person is $26,829. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Bloomburg$73,750
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Bloomburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
160
Owner-occupied
80.6%
Renter-occupied
19.4%
Vacant
16.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.46

Bloomburg demographics

Population
330
Median age
37.7
Under 18
21.8%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
134
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Black10.6%
Asian0%

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

Education in Bloomburg

9.4% of adults 25 and older in Bloomburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomburg9.4%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bloomburg

Unemployment rate
7.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
21 minState: 27 min
Work from home
2.2%
Drive alone
91%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.8%

Bloomburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bloomburg330$73,750$63,300$850
Queen City1,390$43,457$116,300$774
Atlanta5,439$60,259$160,100$924
Fouke859$41,600$84,200$772
Ida254$59,063$96,700—
Vivian2,975$22,237$62,700$726
Redwater747$49,167$110,600$883
Genoa1,113$49,183$105,900—
Linden1,932$43,661$131,300$580

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Living in Bloomburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bloomburg, TX?

The median household income in Bloomburg is $73,750, 6% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bloomburg?

The median home value in Bloomburg is $63,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Bloomburg?

The median gross rent in Bloomburg is $850 per month, about 15% of household income.

Is Bloomburg, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%.

What is the median age in Bloomburg?

The median age in Bloomburg is 37.7 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Bloomburg?

The average commute to work in Bloomburg is 21 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bloomburg?

The unemployment rate in Bloomburg is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bloomburg?

9.4% of adults in Bloomburg 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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