At a Glance
Median Income
$144,728
$67,735 per capita
Home Value
$776,400
Zillow: $750,277
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
6.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $144,728 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,735. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Diamond is $776,400 , 175% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $750,277. Median rent is $2,340/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Black Diamond reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 409/100K.
Education
56.5% of adults in Black Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Diamond has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,678
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,728
Per Capita$67,735
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$776,400
Rent$2,340
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$750,277
Housing Units2,169
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property409/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Diamond was built in 1994.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.