At a Glance
Median Income
$172,083
$60,692 per capita
Home Value
$629,000
Zillow: $767,703
Median Rent
$2,283/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
485/100K
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Blauvelt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blauvelt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blauvelt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blauvelt residents earn a median household income of $172,083 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,692. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blauvelt is $629,000 , 123% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $767,703. Median rent is $2,283/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Blauvelt reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,001/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Blauvelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blauvelt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,485
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,216/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,083
Per Capita$60,692
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$629,000
Rent$2,283
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$767,703
Housing Units1,571
Rent Burden41.9%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property1,001/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation222 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute45 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Blauvelt was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.