Blackhawk, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
10,404 Population
$239,681 Median Income
$1,948,900 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
50.9 yrs Median Age
70.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
5.0
Economy
2.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population10,404
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,800/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 63.8%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$239,681
Per Capita Income$136,706
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate4.9%
County GDP$96,579M

Housing

2.1/5
Home Value (Census)$1,948,900
Median Rent$3,501
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Depression20.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul48° / 72°
Rain26 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)33

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute38 min
Work From Home34.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Blackhawk Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$239,681
Home Value$1,948,900
Median Rent$3,501
Poverty Rate4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+70.5%
Unemployment2.1%
Avg Temperature58.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,404
Population Density1,800 per sq mi
Median Age50.9 years
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.8% Black 5.9% Hispanic 0.6% Other 29.7%
White63.8%
Black or African American5.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races29.7%

Language

English Only75.5%
Spanish Speakers24.5%
English 75.5% Spanish 24.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.5%
Health Insurance98.3%

Income

219% above avg
Median Household Income$239,681
Per Capita Income$136,706
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,658
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$143,710

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate4.9%
Total Establishments (County)39,474
County GDP$96,579M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,228
Healthcare Facilities3,572
Retail Stores2,390
Manufacturing495
Total Establishments39,474

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,228 Healthcare 3,572 Retail 2,390 Manufacturing 495

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$143,710
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,976

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time37.5 min
Work From Home34.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

591% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,948,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,349,000
Price Per Sq Ft$657
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops34.8%
Active Inventory23

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied88.6%

Rental Costs

201% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$3,501

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,976
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.56%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure24.8%
Asthma9.0%
COPD3.1%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.3%
Regular Checkup71.3%
Premature Death Rate5,577 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access97.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,572
Restaurants (County)2,228

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)64

Temperature

48°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average58.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation26.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Land Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,800 per sq mi
Latitude37.8096°
Longitude-121.9132°
County FIPS06013

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.4%
D 67.3%

Democrat +38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.5%
High School+98.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,800 per sq mi
Land Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)64

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