Living in Bloomsbury, NJ

Explore Bloomsbury and see how it fits the life you want to build.

841 Population Hunterdon County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match7.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Bloomsbury at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population841
Median Household Income$92,500
Median Home Value$348,200
Median Gross Rent$1,500
Median Age45.1
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home14.0%
Homeownership60.9%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Bloomsbury is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Bloomsbury Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bloomsbury and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Bloomsbury

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$348,200
Median Gross Rent$1,500
Homeownership60.9%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value6.8/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Bloomsbury, NJ

Median Household Income$92,500
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home14.0%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.8/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Bloomsbury and how households are structured

Population841
Median Age45.1
Average Household Size2.3

Bloomsbury is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Bloomsbury

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Bloomsbury point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.

Average Summer High85.6°F
Average Winter Low21.5°F
Annual Rainfall49.9 in.

Seasonal Life in Bloomsbury

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Bloomsbury is located in Hunterdon County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Hunterdon County.

County Intelligence

Bloomsbury & Hunterdon County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Bloomsbury is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Bloomsbury.

Current NarrowTheList data for Bloomsbury shows a population of about 841. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Hunterdon County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Bloomsbury.

For someone considering a move to Bloomsbury, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Alpha, NJ 4.2 miles away Milford, NJ 5.8 miles away Phillipsburg, NJ 5.9 miles away Hampton, NJ 6.4 miles away Riegelsville, PA 7.6 miles away Easton, PA 7.7 miles away Glen Gardner, NJ 7.8 miles away West Easton, PA 8.5 miles away Washington, NJ 8.5 miles away Clinton, NJ 8.6 miles away Glendon, PA 8.6 miles away Frenchtown, NJ 8.8 miles away