Living in Bloomington, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bloomington · Census data 2020–2024
Bloomington has 1,895 residents with a median age of 26.2. The median household income is $52,666 (33% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $128,100, the median rent is $745/month.
Bloomington at a glance
- Population
- 1,895
- Median age
- 26.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,666State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $128,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in March–April 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 $128,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Bloomington median household income
The median household income in Bloomington is $52,666 and the income per person is $18,589. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bloomington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 523
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.88
Bloomington demographics
- Population
- 1,895
- Median age
- 26.2
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 489
- Foreign-born
- 26.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bloomington ›
Education in Bloomington
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Bloomington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bloomington
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Bloomington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1,895 | $52,666 | $128,100 | $745 |
| Tivoli | 433 | $74,250 | $46,900 | — |
| Victoria | 65,625 | $67,226 | $207,100 | $1,172 |
| Quail Creek | 1,715 | $89,792 | $204,400 | $1,309 |
| Port Lavaca | 11,358 | $70,123 | $128,200 | $849 |
| Inez | 2,031 | $82,838 | $236,500 | $847 |
| Austwell | 149 | $30,000 | $98,800 | — |
| Seadrift | 1,239 | $48,655 | $207,000 | $1,341 |
| Point Comfort | 304 | $142,500 | $251,600 | $1,175 |
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What is the median household income in Bloomington, TX?
The median household income in Bloomington is $52,666, 33% 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 Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $128,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $745 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Bloomington, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Bloomington?
The median age in Bloomington is 26.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bloomington?
The average commute to work in Bloomington is 43 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bloomington?
The unemployment rate in Bloomington is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bloomington?
4.1% 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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