New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Blackwells Mills is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,220. Residents earn $248,149 per year, which is 230% above the national average.
Based on current data, Blackwells Mills receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Blackwells Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Blackwells Mills is $248,149, which is significantly higher than the national average — 230% above $75,149. This places Blackwells Mills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $736,000, making it a premium housing market at 161% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,148 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Blackwells Mills is a highly educated community — 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Blackwells Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 68.4% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.6% |
| 136% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $248,149 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,940 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
| Census Median | $736,000 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $850,000 |
| Median List Price | $850,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $355 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,148 |
| 171% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 22.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 7.6% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Mental Distress | 12.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4807°N, 74.5983°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.7% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |