At a Glance
Median Income
$72,273
$39,982 per capita
Home Value
$215,900
Zillow: $199,015
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.1% smoking rate
How Blakeslee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blakeslee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blakeslee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blakeslee residents earn a median household income of $72,273 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,982. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blakeslee is $215,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,015. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
33.7% of adults in Blakeslee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blakeslee has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,273
Per Capita$39,982
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,900
Rent
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$199,015
Housing Units34
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,265/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation863 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Blakeslee was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.