At a Glance
Median Income
$81,154
$40,569 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
Zillow: $377,918
Median Rent
$1,384/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Blackwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blackwood residents earn a median household income of $81,154 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,569. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackwood is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,918. Median rent is $1,384/month, with 30.4% 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 1958.
Education
20.8% of adults in Blackwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,615
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,783/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,154
Per Capita$40,569
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,384
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$377,918
Housing Units1,760
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Blackwood was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.