Blackburn, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

146,521 Population 15,488/sq mi density

397 ft Elevation 121 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$42,007 median income, 6.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$201,018 home value, $1,050/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackburn, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$42,007

44% below

$42,007 per capita

Home Value

$201,018

29% below

Median Rent

$1,050/mo

10% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

20% below

42.6% high school+

Unemployment

6.7%

86% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

244 sunny days/yr

Is Blackburn a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackburn residents earn a median household income of $42,007 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,007. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackburn is $201,018 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month.

Education

26.8% of adults in Blackburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 42.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blackburn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population146,521

Median Age36.6 yrs

Density15,488/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born18.1%

Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$42,007

Per Capita$42,007

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$808

Housing

B+

Home Value$201,018

Rent$1,050

Ownership61.0%

Housing Units58,608

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days244/yr

Rain50.6 in/yr

Elevation397 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.8%

High School+42.6%

Community

Did You Know?

19.5% work from home.

6.6% of the population has a disability.

18.1% of residents are foreign-born.