At a Glance
Median Income
$239,681
$136,706 per capita
Home Value
$1,948,900
Zillow: $1,516,679
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.5%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
6.8% smoking rate
How Blackhawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackhawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackhawk a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blackhawk residents earn a median household income of $239,681 , which is 219% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $136,706. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,474 business establishments, including 2,228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackhawk is $1,948,900 , 591% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,516,679. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
70.5% of adults in Blackhawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackhawk has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,404
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,800/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$239,681
Per Capita$136,706
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$96,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
Housing
C
Home Value$1,948,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$1,516,679
Housing Units3,995
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Blackhawk was built in 1988.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
23.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.