At a Glance
Median Income
$99,191
$68,633 per capita
Home Value
$821,600
Zillow: $923,276
Median Rent
$3,203/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
8.9% smoking rate
How Blacklake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blacklake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blacklake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blacklake residents earn a median household income of $99,191 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,633. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blacklake is $821,600 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $923,276. Median rent is $3,203/month, with 22.6% 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 1997.
Education
56.0% of adults in Blacklake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blacklake has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,122
Median Age69.3 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,191
Per Capita$68,633
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
D
Home Value$821,600
Rent$3,203
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$923,276
Housing Units588
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation343 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Blacklake was built in 1997.
32.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.