South Blooming Grove is a small town of 3,858 in New York, with a median household income of $72,063
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is
7% above the national average.
Strengths:
South Blooming Grove stands out for solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Blooming Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Blooming Grove 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: 106.8
South Blooming Grove's overall cost of living index is 106.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Blooming Grove costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.
Metric
South Blooming Grove, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$438,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Blooming Grove's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.5 /100k
Property Crime
269.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Blooming Grove is served primarily by KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Blooming Grove, NY
National Avg
School District
KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Blooming Grove sees average highs of 34.6°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.7 inches of snow per year.
South Blooming Grove's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average.
That puts South Blooming Grove roughly 7% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $438,200 and median rent is $1,738/month.
South Blooming Grove's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 269.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Blooming Grove are operated by KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.4:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Blooming Grove, NY has a population of 3,858, a median household income of $72,063, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Blooming Grove averages 34.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 35.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Blooming Grove, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10950.
The population of South Blooming Grove, New York is 3,858 with a median age of 25.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Blooming Grove: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $438,200, median household income $72,063, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Blooming Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
