At a Glance
Median Income
$50,667
$45,068 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
Zillow: $181,686
Median Rent
$785/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
73/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Blawnox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blawnox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blawnox a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blawnox residents earn a median household income of $50,667 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,068. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blawnox is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,686. Median rent is $785/month, with 24.9% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Blawnox reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 73/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.7% of adults in Blawnox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blawnox has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,469
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density4,897/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,667
Per Capita$45,068
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$785
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$181,686
Housing Units975
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property73/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation783 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Blawnox was founded in 1925.
The median home in Blawnox was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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