Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Brewskis Coffee & Bar
Coffee Shop
Bloomin' Bagels II
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Theatre Arts
Bloomsburg Fountain
Attraction
Gross Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Bloomsburg University Fountain
Attraction
Bloomsburg Fair
Attraction
Robert B Redman Stadium
Stadium
AMC CLASSIC Bloomsburg 11
Cinema
P-Nut Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (13) A-
La Malbec Bar & Restaurant
Bar
The Capital Bar & Grill
Bar
Main Street Beer Company
Alcohol
Frank’s Trattoria
Fast Food
Tri Pi Pizzeria
Fast Food
Brennan's Big Chill
Sweets
D P Dough Bloomsburg
Fast Food
Hess’ Tavern
Bar
Crown Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Campus Beer Distributor
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
J.P.'s Deli
Deli
Cracker Barrel
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Bloomsburg YMCA
Gym
Bloom health and fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Hereafter
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Bloomin' Bagels
Bakery
Nannycakes Bakery
Bakery
Meiya Asian Food market
Grocery Store
Crest Haven Farm Market
Health Food
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Weis Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) C-
Fernville Family Park
Park
Bloomsburg Town Park Playground
Playground
Kidsburg
Playground
Bloomsburg Town Park
Park
Bloomsburg Town Park
Park
Streater Park
Park
Scott Township Schools Park
Park
Espy Park
Park
Lightstreet Community Park
Park
Kocher Park
Park
Carrol Park
Park
Ralph Wolfgang Memorial Park
Park
Cara Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Phillips Emporium & The Teeny Tiny Bookshop
Books
Reilly’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sage & Lily Salon
Hairdresser
Cats in Bloom
Pets
The Dutch Wheelman
Bicycle
Creative Cabinet Designs
Furniture
Reflections Redux
Gift Shop
Sneidman Diamonds
Fashion
J Lylo
Fashion
Le’s Nails
Beauty
True Gents
Hairdresser
Hair to Toe Salon
Hairdresser
BU Nails
Beauty
Uni-Mart
Convenience Store
Cole's Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Red Mill Antiques
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Columbia Mall
Mall
Aaron's
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Bloomsburg.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Campus Loop Shuttle Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bloomsburg is 95/100 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Bloomsburg crime rates are 2,272 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,911 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
361 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D

The median income in Bloomsburg is $41,035 - which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$41,035 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Willard H. Kile Jr., DMD
Dentist
Joseph J Yatko DMD
Dentist
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Hospital
Bloomsburg University Police
Police
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Espy Fire Company
Fire Station
Catawissa Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Bloomsburg home prices are $151,100 - which is 10% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$151,100 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B+

The Bloomsburg graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (8) C-
St Columba Catholic School
Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg Area Ms
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Columbia County Christian School
High Schools (5) C-
Susq-Cyber Cs
Bloomsburg Area Hs
Columbia County Christian School
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ratings B+

Bloomsburg has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A-
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Bloomsburg, PA Area Guide

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Bloomsburg Area Facts

  • Bloomsburg has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bloomsburg crime rates are 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Bloomsburg is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Born and raised 3 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 07, 2019) While Bloomsburg has its' good points, the downtown has eroded due to the overwhelming negative influence of the University. College housing shortages have led to rundown residential areas near campus. Admission standards are low, so we get what we get. A good selection of res ...Read More taurants, but crime continues to climb and shows no signs of abating. Overdose rates are alarming. I no longer live within town limits. The streets are a nightmare in winter in town if you brave any street but Main, Market, or East. Recent action on the never ending in-town flooding has resulted in the destruction of the beauty of one of the best parts of Bloomsburg, the town park. School ratings are so-so. Gasoline prices historically are, for some reason higher in Bloomsburg than surrounding towns and always above national averages. Weather in Central PA is typical of most of PA, humid, never ending winters and short summers. I'm trying to find something good to say about Bloomsburg in our current day, and here's what I came up with: Bloomsburg is the best town in Columbia County to live in. Read Less
A Great Small College Town - Bloomsburg, PA 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have lived in Bloomsburg, PA for well over fifteen years. It is home to Bloomsburg University. I actually graduated from Bloomsburg and never left. It is a really cute college town. My whole family loves it here. It is quiet and the people are usually friendly.

There is a m ...Read More ovie theater that we frequent often. There is a town pool and a park that my children love to go to. There are many small, family owned, shops and businesses. The art that is sold in some of the little shops is just amazing. The town holds a lot of cultural events. I always enjoy taking my family to the events held in town.

Outdoor activities are really big here. Lots of people like to go hiking, biking, and kayaking. In the summer, the town park has free concerts. I love taking my family to them. We pack a picnic, it is so much fun! Bloomsburg has a great small town feel. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bloomsburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fernville Family Park
      Bloomsburg Town Park Playground
      Kidsburg
      Bloomsburg Town Park
      Bloomsburg Town Park
      Streater Park
      Scott Township Schools Park
      Espy Park

      Entertainment

      Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
      Bloomsburg Fountain
      Gross Auditorium
      Bloomsburg University Fountain
      Bloomsburg Fair
      Robert B Redman Stadium
      AMC CLASSIC Bloomsburg 11
      P-Nut Bowl

      Food & Drink

      La Malbec Bar & Restaurant
      The Capital Bar & Grill
      Main Street Beer Company
      Frank’s Trattoria
      Tri Pi Pizzeria
      Brennan's Big Chill
      D P Dough Bloomsburg
      Hess’ Tavern

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bloomsburg? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Bloomsburg.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bloomsburg? The cost of living in Bloomsburg is 95/100 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Bloomsburg
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bloomsburg? Bloomsburg crime rates are 2,272, which are 29% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,272 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Bloomsburg? The median income in Bloomsburg is $41,035 which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $41,03526% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,19329% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Bloomsburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bloomsburg home prices? Bloomsburg home prices are $151,100 - which is 10% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $151,10018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78517% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      45% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Bloomsburg have good schools? The Bloomsburg graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      33% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Bloomsburg a good place to live? Bloomsburg has an overall rating of 76% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      4 total surveys

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