The Town FilesSouth Blooming Grove, New York
Village in Orange County · population 3,973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $509,900
- Household income
- $62,316
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 24.3
South Blooming Grove is a village of 3,973 people in Orange County, New York. The median home is worth $509,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 91% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 76% of New York towns.
How South Blooming Grove ranks
Percentile among New York 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 York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Blooming Grove is worth $509,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 8.2 times the median household income of $62,316, which is more affordable than 3% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,161 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Blooming Grove | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $509,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,161 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,316 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in South Blooming Grove
| People | South Blooming Grove | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 43.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 0.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 39.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in South Blooming Grove
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Blooming Grove since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 29, 1971 about 3.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 8, 2011.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Fire | FM-5547: Jennings Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 155,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in South Blooming Grove itself the ACS puts it at 11.4%.
Towns near South Blooming Grove
- Blooming Grove, NY1.6 mi · 18,811 people · home $395,500
- Kiryas Joel, NY2.3 mi · 32,954 people · home $758,800
- Palm Tree, NY2.3 mi · 32,954 people · home $758,800
- Washingtonville, NY3.8 mi · 5,657 people · home $355,700
- Monroe, NY4.0 mi · 9,343 people · home $427,800
- Harriman, NY4.6 mi · 2,714 people · home $270,000
- Woodbury, NY4.6 mi · 11,526 people · home $452,200
- Beaver Dam Lake, NY5.0 mi · 2,609 people · home $425,200
South Blooming Grove questions
Is South Blooming Grove, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Blooming Grove scores better for retirees than 7% of New York towns and quieter than 18%. 7.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.3).
How much does a house cost in South Blooming Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in South Blooming Grove is valued at $509,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,316, so homes cost about 8.2 times income. Median rent is $2,161 a month.
What is the weather like in South Blooming Grove?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 39.4 inches of snow.
Does South Blooming Grove get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Blooming Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 29, 1971. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)