What are the schools like in Bloomingdale, GA?

Bloomingdale is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomingdale?

The median household income in Bloomingdale, GA is $62,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Bloomingdale, GA?

Bloomingdale has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bloomingdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Bloomingdale's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomingdale is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,700 and the median rent is $1,120 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomingdale, GA?

Bloomingdale has a violent crime rate of 155.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1087.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomingdale, GA a Good Place to Live?

Bloomingdale is a small town of 2,933 in Georgia, with a median household income of $62,250 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bloomingdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bloomingdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomingdale 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: 95.6

Bloomingdale's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomingdale costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomingdale, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,120	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.3 /100k

Property Crime

1087.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bloomingdale is served primarily by Savannah-Chatham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomingdale, GA	National Avg
School District	Savannah-Chatham County	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomingdale sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bloomingdale, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bloomingdale, GA	National Avg
Population	2,933	—
Median Age	53.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pooler, GA 3 mi Port Wentworth, GA 8 mi Garden City, GA 8 mi Henderson, GA 9 mi Savannah, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31302

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomingdale, GA affordable or expensive?

Bloomingdale's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bloomingdale roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,700 and median rent is $1,120/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomingdale, GA?

Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1087.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomingdale?

Public schools in Bloomingdale are operated by Savannah-Chatham County. The district has 33 elementary, 9 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomingdale, GA a good place to live?

Bloomingdale, GA has a population of 2,933, a median household income of $62,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Bloomingdale?

Bloomingdale averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomingdale?

Bloomingdale, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31302.

What is the population of Bloomingdale?

The population of Bloomingdale, Georgia is 2,933 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomingdale?

Key numbers for living in Bloomingdale: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $177,700, median household income $62,250, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomingdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.