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Living in
Bloomington.
Bloomington is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bloomington
Bloomington is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, wedged between Rialto, Fontana and Colton in the heart of the Inland Empire's warehouse belt. Transportation and utilities employ about 18% of working residents, the largest share, and that logistics economy is growing: the population is up about 11% since 2020. Housing is one of the cheaper options in Southern California, with a median home value of $469,200 and rent around $1,609, and about 69% of households own their home.
Bloomington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Foreign-Born
30.6%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bloomington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bloomington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (89.8%), and 70.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bloomington
In Bloomington, rent runs 21% below the CA average, and home values are 36% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,969
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $565,133 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Bloomington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Bloomington, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Bloomington: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bloomington is about 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bloomington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute31.7 min avg
How Bloomington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bloomington, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 12 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 58 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bloomington, runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
444.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,113.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Bloomington, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
203 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Bloomington is about 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Bloomington, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Bloomington is about 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bloomington has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 44°F | 2.11" |
| Feb | 70°F | 45°F | 2.45" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 1.54" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.57" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.29" |
| Jun | 87°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.23" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.40" |
| Nov | 76°F | 47°F | 0.68" |
| Dec | 69°F | 43°F | 1.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bloomington
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bloomington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/ontario
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Fontana
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Colton
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · San Bernardino
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bloomington
Bloomington's student/teacher ratio is 21.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bloomington (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
7.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-San Bernardino
8.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,023 students · in-state tuition $8,524 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bloomington
Bloomington has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
17 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
79 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
90 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bloomington
Bloomington Branch Library
18028 Valley Blvd, Bloomington
Cities Near Bloomington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bloomington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bloomington FAQ
Is Bloomington, California affordable?⌄
Bloomington's median rent is $1,609/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,640/year. Median home value is $469,200.
Is Bloomington, California safe?⌄
Bloomington is policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 444 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1113 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bloomington, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Bloomington, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bloomington, California?⌄
The cost of living in Bloomington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,609/month and median household income is $81,640/year. The median home value is $469,200. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bloomington, California?⌄
The average commute in Bloomington is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from