At a Glance
Median Income
$109,775
$45,246 per capita
Home Value
$269,700
Zillow: $264,988
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Blandon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blandon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blandon residents earn a median household income of $109,775 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,246. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blandon is $269,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,988. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 40.1% 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 1995.
Education
32.0% of adults in Blandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blandon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,546
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,775
Per Capita$45,246
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,700
Rent$1,178
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$264,988
Housing Units2,819
Rent Burden40.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation360 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Blandon was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.