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Bloomingdale is a small town of 99 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,875
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bloomingdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 88.8
Bloomingdale's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bloomingdale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bloomingdale, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.9 /100k
Property Crime
972.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bloomingdale is served primarily by Jefferson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bloomingdale, OH
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bloomingdale sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Bloomingdale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bloomingdale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Bloomingdale's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bloomingdale are operated by Jefferson County.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bloomingdale, OH has a population of 99, a median household income of $56,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bloomingdale averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bloomingdale, Ohio is 99 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bloomingdale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $129,700, median household income $56,875, 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.
