Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 32% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
12%
Bloomsburg, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,228
Population
12,868
Renter Mix
67% Rent
A historic college town with a friendly atmosphere
Affordable
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Historic
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River
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania holds a distinction no other municipality in the state can claim: it is the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania, giving it a different legal standing than every borough and city around it. That small but meaningful fact says a lot about a place that has always done things its own way. Nestled along the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in Columbia County, Bloomsburg pulses with the energy of Bloomsburg University, whose campus draws students, faculty, and a steady stream of events that keep the town lively through every season.
The downtown district anchors daily life with locally owned shops, longtime dining staples, and a walkable core that feels genuinely rooted rather than manufactured. Each October, the Bloomsburg Fair transforms the town into one of Pennsylvania's largest agricultural gatherings, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for nearly a week of rides, livestock competitions, and community tradition. When it comes to renting, the housing stock reflects the town's history and character, with classic brick rowhouses, converted historic homes turned into apartment communities, and a growing number of purpose-built rentals catering to the university crowd. Whether you're drawn by the college atmosphere, the river scenery, or the tight-knit downtown, Bloomsburg offers a grounded, small-town lifestyle with more going on beneath the surface than its size might suggest.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,129
Average: $54,585
Education
3,130
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,295
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomsburg, PA is $1,228 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $1,434 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomsburg has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,228/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
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
99 Students
Public
Grades K-5
699 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
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
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School
Public
Grades 9-12
609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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- The Children's Museum
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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 June 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.