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Blackwells Mills, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
10,220 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$248,149 Median Income $80,940 per capita
$736,000 Home Value $468,783 Zillow
$3,148 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$248,149 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$736,000 home value, $3,148/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackwells Mills, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$248,149
230% above
$80,940 per capita
Home Value
$736,000
161% above
Zillow: $468,783
Median Rent
$3,148/mo
171% above
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
2,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.7%
131% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
31% below
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Blackwells Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blackwells Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
330%
Home Value
261%
Rent
271%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
231%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackwells Mills 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

Blackwells Mills residents earn a median household income of $248,149 , which is 230% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,940. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $736,000 , 161% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,783. Median rent is $3,148/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Blackwells Mills reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,443/100K.

Education

77.7% of adults in Blackwells Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (131% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackwells Mills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,220
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,331/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$248,149
Per Capita$80,940
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$736,000
Rent$3,148
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$468,783
Housing Units2,871
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,443/100K

Health

Obesity22.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation100 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+43.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Broadband99.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Blackwells Mills was built in 1990.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.