At a Glance
Median Income
$93,500
$50,770 per capita
Home Value
$224,600
Zillow: $350,593
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Blandford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blandford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blandford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blandford residents earn a median household income of $93,500 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,770. 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 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blandford is $224,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,593. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Blandford reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Blandford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blandford has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,500
Per Capita$50,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,600
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$350,593
Housing Units202
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,289/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,436 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Blandford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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