At a Glance
Median Income
$111,142
$56,335 per capita
Home Value
$432,700
Zillow: $234,932
Violent Crime
511/100K
3,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Black Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Diamond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Diamond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Diamond residents earn a median household income of $111,142 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,335. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,656 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Diamond is $432,700 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,932. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Black Diamond reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,348/100K.
Education
51.4% of adults in Black Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Diamond has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,549
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,142
Per Capita$56,335
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A
Home Value$432,700
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$234,932
Housing Units794
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property3,348/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation101 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Diamond was built in 1996.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.