Overview
Bloomingdale is a village located in Northern Illinois, and is part of the Chicagoland metropolitan area. Residents enjoy the close-knit small town feel of the village, while still having access to all of the world-class amenities of a big city just a short trip away.
Climate and Geography
The climate in Bloomingdale is categorized as hot-summer humid continental which means the area experiences four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Spring and fall are short and more prone to thunderstorms. Residents can expect an average amount of rainfall, more snow than the national average, and approximately 191 sunny days throughout each year.
As part of the Great Lakes Plains region, the terrain surrounding Bloomingdale is mostly flat, with a mix of suburban, residential neighborhoods and nature preserves. The village has several small lakes and ponds interspersed throughout.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Some of the top attractions in Bloomingdale include Wolfden Brewing, the Oasis Water Park, Spring Creek Reservoir Forest Preserve, Bloomingdale Park District Museum, Stratford Square Mall, Picture Show, Bloomingdale Golf Club, Anyway’s American Grill & Pub, and the Urban Air Adventure Park.
Residents can also reach the city of Chicago in under an hour, providing convenient access to even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Public transit between Bloomingdale and Chicago is also available, making the trip even easier.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Bloomingdale is higher than the national and state average. Costs like housing and transportation are above the national average and costs like grocery, health, and utilities below the national average and state average.
Illinois is considered tax friendly for retirees as it does not tax any form of retirement income. Property taxes in the state are high, but there is a General Homestead Exemption aimed at retirees to help alleviate the expense. Sales taxes are also quite high, and unlike many other states, Illinois does tax groceries and medicine.
Health Care
The Chicago metro area scores well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 85 communities across the country.
Although there are no hospitals or medical centers within Bloomingdale, there are several within 10 miles of the village that are rated high performing in various adult procedures and conditions, according to U.S. News. They are: Amita Health Adventist Medical Center Glen Oaks, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Amita Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, Amita Health Hoffman Estates, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.