Apartments for rent in Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is a small city with approximately 15,000 residents. There is a surplus of activities for young adults (15-24), who account for a greater percentage of the population here (48%) than nationally (14%), while middle-aged professionals account for a smaller percentage of the city. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 31, is decidedly younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Home ownership is less common than renting in the area, and 34% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $951 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

Bloomsburg residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are entertainment, healthcare, retail, and education. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the city's labor force. With an average annual income of just over $46,000, Bloomsburg workers take home less than the average Pennsylvania resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Among Bloomsburg residents over the age of 25, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Bloomsburg has an average commute time of about 19 minutes, faster than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, opted for by 30% of residents, while public transit is not widely used. A small percentage of residents (5%) walk to work, though the number far exceeds the national average.