What are the schools like in Bloomfield, CA?

Bloomfield is served primarily by Petaluma Joint Union High. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield?

The median household income in Bloomfield, CA is $124,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield, CA?

Bloomfield has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches.

Bloomfield, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bloomfield, CA affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomfield is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,014,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomfield, CA?

Bloomfield has a violent crime rate of 284.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1032.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomfield, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bloomfield is a small town of 197 in California, with a median household income of $124,250 . Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Bloomfield stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Bloomfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Bloomfield's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomfield costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomfield, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,014,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.0 /100k

Property Crime

1032.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bloomfield is served primarily by Petaluma Joint Union High. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomfield, CA	National Avg
School District	Petaluma Joint Union High	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomfield sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bloomfield, CA
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bloomfield, CA	National Avg
Population	197	—
Median Age	51.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.2%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valley Ford, CA 4 mi Sebastopol, CA 5 mi Petaluma Center, CA 6 mi Tomales, CA 6 mi Cotati, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomfield

Bloomfield, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94952

Bloomfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield, CA affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bloomfield roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,014,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomfield, CA?

Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1032.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomfield?

Public schools in Bloomfield are operated by Petaluma Joint Union High. The district has 1 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1. 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomfield, CA a good place to live?

Bloomfield, CA has a population of 197, a median household income of $124,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield averages 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94952.

What is the population of Bloomfield?

The population of Bloomfield, California is 197 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomfield?

Key numbers for living in Bloomfield: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $1,014,700, median household income $124,250, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.