The Town FilesBloomsbury, New Jersey
Borough in Hunterdon County · population 792 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,200
- Household income
- $92,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.1
Bloomsbury is a borough of 792 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $348,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 92% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 91% of New Jersey towns.
How Bloomsbury ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bloomsbury is worth $348,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $92,500, which is more affordable than 50% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,500 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bloomsbury | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,500 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $92,500 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bloomsbury
| People | Bloomsbury | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 36.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 94.6% |
Weather in Bloomsbury
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomsbury since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an F1, struck on February 2, 1973 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 27, 2010.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Bloomsbury itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Bloomsbury
1 public school with 98 students, about 6.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Borough School | PK-8 | 98 | 6.5 |
Towns near Bloomsbury
- Stewartsville, NJ2.6 mi · 636 people · home $469,500
- Greenwich, NJ2.8 mi · 5,473 people · home $474,900
- Bethlehem, NJ3.4 mi · 3,745 people · home $496,600
- Greenwich, NJ3.6 mi · 2,558 people · home $468,400
- Franklin, NJ4.0 mi · 2,968 people · home $428,300
- Alpha, NJ4.2 mi · 2,328 people · home $261,500
- Upper Pohatcong, NJ4.4 mi · 1,714 people · home $280,300
- Lopatcong Overlook, NJ4.6 mi · 692 people · home $254,600
Bloomsbury questions
Is Bloomsbury, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bloomsbury scores better for retirees than 68% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 81%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Bloomsbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Bloomsbury is valued at $348,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,500, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,500 a month.
What is the weather like in Bloomsbury?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 30.2 inches of snow.
Does Bloomsbury get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomsbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on February 2, 1973. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)