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Blackhawk, CA
Full City Profile · California · Contra Costa County County
Blackhawk, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Blackhawk a Good Place to Live?
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 2.1% (42% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Blackhawk reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 997/100K.
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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.