What are the schools like in Bloomington, CA?

Bloomington is served primarily by Colton Joint Unified. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomington?

The median household income in Bloomington, CA is $74,414 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Bloomington, CA?

Bloomington has an average high temperature of 69.5°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bloomington, CA affordable or expensive?

Bloomington's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomington is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $410,600 and the median rent is $1,495 per month.

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

Bloomington has a violent crime rate of 520.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1795.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomington, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bloomington is a small city of 23,051 in California, with a median household income of $74,414 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Bloomington's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bloomington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomington 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: 107.9

Bloomington's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomington costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomington, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$410,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,495	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,414	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bloomington's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

520.8 /100k

Property Crime

1795.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bloomington is served primarily by Colton Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomington, CA	National Avg
School District	Colton Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	60.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomington sees average highs of 69.5°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bloomington, CA
Average High — January	69.5°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bloomington, CA	National Avg
Population	23,051	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	64.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rialto, CA 4 mi Colton, CA 4 mi Fontana, CA 5 mi Grand Terrace, CA 5 mi Jurupa Valley, CA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomington

Bloomington, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92316

Bloomington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomington, CA affordable or expensive?

Bloomington's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bloomington roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $410,600 and median rent is $1,495/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomington, CA?

Bloomington's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1795.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomington?

Public schools in Bloomington are operated by Colton Joint Unified. The district has 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomington, CA a good place to live?

Bloomington, CA has a population of 23,051, a median household income of $74,414, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Bloomington?

Bloomington averages 69.5°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomington?

Bloomington, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92316.

What is the population of Bloomington?

The population of Bloomington, California is 23,051 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomington?

Key numbers for living in Bloomington: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $410,600, median household income $74,414, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.