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Bloomington, Wisconsin

Bloomington, Wisconsin, in Grant county, is 29 miles NW of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 153 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 701.

The People and Families of Bloomington

In Bloomington, about 64% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Bloomington if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomington had a median family income of $40,833.

Bloomington Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Bloomington. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Bloomington is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Bloomington, 85% of commuters drive to work. Bloomington is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Bloomington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBloomington Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBloomington Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bloomington Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bloomington Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bloomington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bloomington, WI

Comparing Bloomington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women73
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built21
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