At a Glance
Median Income
$127,891
$62,956 per capita
Home Value
$340,300
Zillow: $464,617
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Blairstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blairstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blairstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blairstown residents earn a median household income of $127,891 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,956. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blairstown is $340,300 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,617. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Blairstown reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,514/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Blairstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blairstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,891
Per Capita$62,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$340,300
Rent
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$464,617
Housing Units197
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,514/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Blairstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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