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Blackwood, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,615 Population 3,783/sq mi density
$81,154 Median Income $40,569 per capita
$231,000 Home Value $362,323 Zillow
$1,384 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 3,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,154 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,384/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackwood, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,154
8% above
$40,569 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
18% below
Zillow: $362,323
Median Rent
$1,384/mo
19% above
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
35% below
3,672/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
82%
Rent
119%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $362,323. 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.

Safety & Crime

Blackwood reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,672/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,615
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,783/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,154
Per Capita$40,569
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,384
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$362,323
Housing Units1,760
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent249/100K
Property3,672/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.