What are the schools like in Bloomingdale, IL?

Bloomingdale is served primarily by CCSD 93. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomingdale?

The median household income in Bloomingdale, IL is $96,779 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Bloomingdale, IL?

Bloomingdale has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bloomingdale, IL affordable or expensive?

Bloomingdale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomingdale is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,600 and the median rent is $1,580 per month.

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

Bloomingdale has a violent crime rate of 71.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1386.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomingdale, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bloomingdale is a small city of 22,435 in Illinois, with a median household income of $96,779 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Bloomingdale stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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: 102.6

Bloomingdale's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomingdale costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomingdale, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,580	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,779	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.8 /100k

Property Crime

1386.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bloomingdale is served primarily by CCSD 93. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomingdale, IL	National Avg
School District	CCSD 93	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomingdale sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomingdale, IL
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomingdale, IL	National Avg
Population	22,435	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	14.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60108

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomingdale, IL affordable or expensive?

Bloomingdale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bloomingdale roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $353,600 and median rent is $1,580/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomingdale, IL?

Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1386.9 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 CCSD 93. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomingdale, IL a good place to live?

Bloomingdale, IL has a population of 22,435, a median household income of $96,779, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomingdale?

Bloomingdale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60108.

What is the population of Bloomingdale?

The population of Bloomingdale, Illinois is 22,435 with a median age of 43.2. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $353,600, median household income $96,779, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.