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About
Life in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale is a community of 22,388 people in Illinois. The median household income is $102,928, median rent runs about $1,607 per month, and median home values are around $376,500. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Bloomingdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bloomingdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bloomingdale, the largest foreign-born group is from India (21.1%), and 9.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
24.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 26% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bloomingdale
In Bloomingdale, rent runs 26% above the IL average, and home values are 43% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,340
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $434,191 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Bloomingdale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Bloomingdale, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Bloomingdale: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bloomingdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bloomingdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27 min avg
How Bloomingdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bloomingdale, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Bloomingdale runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
71.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,427.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Bloomingdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Bloomingdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Bloomingdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Bloomingdale, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Bloomingdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bloomingdale has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bloomingdale
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bloomingdale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Glendale Heights
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Streamwood
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Elk Grove Village
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.
Education11.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale's student/teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bloomingdale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
2.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,561 students · in-state tuition $40,608 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,693 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale
Cities Near Bloomingdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bloomingdale FAQ
Is Bloomingdale, Illinois affordable?⌄
Bloomingdale's median rent is $1,603/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $102,928/year. Median home value is $376,500.
Is Bloomingdale, Illinois safe?⌄
Bloomingdale's violent crime rate was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1427 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bloomingdale, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Bloomingdale, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bloomingdale, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Bloomingdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,603/month and median household income is $102,928/year. The median home value is $376,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bloomingdale, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Bloomingdale is 27 minutes, which is about 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