At a Glance
Median Income
$59,858
$34,730 per capita
Home Value
$183,600
Zillow: $245,281
Median Rent
$988/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Blakely Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blakely's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blakely a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blakely residents earn a median household income of $59,858 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,730. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blakely is $183,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,281. Median rent is $988/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Blakely reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,566/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Blakely hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blakely has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,661
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density1,748/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,858
Per Capita$34,730
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,600
Rent$988
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$245,281
Housing Units3,305
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,566/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary246/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Blakely was founded in 1786.
The median home in Blakely was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
