Blackwood, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
4,615 Population
$81,154 Median Income
$231,000 Home Value
$1,384 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
37.2 yrs Median Age
20.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.7
Education

People

Population4,615
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,783/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 77.9%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$81,154
Per Capita Income$40,569
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate10.4%
County GDP$19,111M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$231,000
Zillow Value$362,323
Median Rent$1,384
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Depression19.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul33° / 77°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Work From Home8.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Blackwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$81,154
Home Value$231,000
Median Rent$1,384
Poverty Rate10.4%
Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
Unemployment4.1%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,615
Population Density3,783 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77.9% Black 10.2% Hispanic 1.6% Other 10.3%
White77.9%
Black or African American10.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.3%

Language

English Only90.2%
Spanish Speakers9.8%
English 90.2% Spanish 9.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.2%
Health Insurance92.6%

Income

8% above avg
Median Household Income$81,154
Per Capita Income$40,569
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,117
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate10.4%
Total Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation585
Healthcare Facilities828
Retail Stores887
Manufacturing233
Total Establishments7,389

Industry Mix

Restaurants 585 Healthcare 828 Retail 887 Manufacturing 233

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$90,010
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,977

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.1 min
Work From Home8.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

18% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$231,000
Zillow Home Value Index$362,323

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$341,200
Price Per Sq Ft$227
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops35.3%
Active Inventory17

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Rental Costs

19% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,384
Zillow Rent Index$1,823

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedroom$2,132
3 Bedroom$2,658
4 Bedroom$3,005

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,977
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.89%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.6%
Regular Checkup74.7%
Premature Death Rate7,587 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)828
Restaurants (County)585

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)39

Temperature

33°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density3,783 per sq mi
Latitude39.7992°
Longitude-75.0638°
County FIPS34015

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Republican +2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
High School+93.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,783 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)39

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