Bloomfield 60 Average
Bloomfield Livability #644 ranked city in Wisconsin#17,631 ranked city in the USARanks better than 39% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bloomfield

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield, Wisconsin is a smaller city with a population of 4,725 people. The majority of Bloomfield residents report their race to be White; this is followed by American Indian and Alaskan and Black. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Bloomfield entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 31 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Bloomfield could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Wisconsin if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, commute, health & safety, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Bloomfield and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Bloomfield to Wisconsin and the national average.

Using data and statistics Bloomfield has received a livability score of 60/100. This score is ranked in the 39th percentile when compared to all other cities. This score ranks well below the United States average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. There are nine total categories that create the livability score. Bloomfield scores well for crime (A+), cost of living (B+) and housing (A-) Regrettably for Bloomfield, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F) and education (F).

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Bloomfield can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Assuming that Bloomfield meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Bloomfield. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Bloomfield are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in Bloomfield come in at $170,600, which is 2.2% higher than the Wisconsin average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Bloomfield, the home price to income ratio is 2.7, which is 12.9% lower than the Wisconsin average.

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      Bloomfield transportation information

      Statistic Bloomfield Wisconsin National
      Average one way commute31min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.5%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.4%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.6%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.8%3.3%2.8%
      Working from home6.5%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Bloomfield, WI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).