Blandon, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Blandon is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,546. Residents earn $109,775 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,546 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$109,775 Median Income $45,246 per capita
$269,700 Home Value
$1,178 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,775 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,700 home value, $1,178/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,775
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,700
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,178
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Blandon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,546
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,775
Per Capita$45,246
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,700
Rent$1,178
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation360 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Libraries25

Is Blandon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blandon receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Blandon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blandon is $109,775, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Blandon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blandon is $269,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,178 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Blandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blandon has a population of 7,546 with a density of 1,700 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 2.8% Black.

Population

7,546
Total Population
1,700
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Blandon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.0%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blandon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blandon is $109,775, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Blandon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,775
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,246
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Blandon is $269,700, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,178 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,700
4% below US avg
Median List Price$334,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$334,950
$/Sq Ft$116
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,178
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%

Health Metrics: Blandon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.7%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964

Crime Rates: Blandon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Blandon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation360 ft (110 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates40.4452°N, 75.8795°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.0%
5% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,700/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home13.4%

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