Blooming Valley is a small town of 374 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $71,875
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blooming Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blooming Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blooming Valley 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: 95.8
Blooming Valley's overall cost of living index is 95.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blooming Valley costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blooming Valley, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,021
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blooming Valley's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.2 /100k
Property Crime
346.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blooming Valley is served primarily by Penncrest SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blooming Valley, PA
National Avg
School District
Penncrest SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blooming Valley sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.4°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 89.4 inches of snow per year.
Blooming Valley's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blooming Valley roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,600 and median rent is $1,021/month.
Blooming Valley's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blooming Valley are operated by Penncrest SD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blooming Valley, PA has a population of 374, a median household income of $71,875, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blooming Valley averages 32.5°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 89.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blooming Valley, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16327.
The population of Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania is 374 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blooming Valley: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $164,600, median household income $71,875, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blooming Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
