Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 32% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
12%
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,226
Population
12,868
Renter Mix
67% Rent
A historic college town with a family-friendly atmosphere
Affordable
•
Historic
•
Family-Friendly
•
Schools
•
Safe
•
Low Crime
•
River
•
College
•
Hunting
•
Bloomsburg is a secluded town of around 15,000 people on the banks of the Susquehanna River, roughly 60 miles southwest of Scranton. Best known regionally as the home of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, the large population of students gives the community a distinctive college town atmosphere—this is most apparent in the eastside neighborhoods surrounding the campus, and along Main Street, which features an extensive assortment of cafes, arts venues, and nightlife hotspots catering to the university crowd. However, with its combination of quiet suburban streets, highly-rated schools, and low crime rate, Bloomsburg is also great for folks raising families.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,129
Average: $54,585
Education
3,130
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,295
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Bloomsburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
67%
Non-Renters
33%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomsburg, PA is $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,764 for two bedrooms, and $1,576 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomsburg has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,226/month
757 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bloomsburg, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
99 Students
Central Columbia Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
677 Students
Central Columbia Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Central Columbia Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
354 Students
Central Columbia Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
428 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Children's Museum
Top Apartments in Bloomsburg
Houses for Rent in Bloomsburg
Search Nearby Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.