Living in Blackhawk, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blackhawk · Census data 2020–2024
Blackhawk has 10,137 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $245,208 (147% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Blackhawk at a glance
- Population
- 10,137
- Median age
- 50.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $245,208State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Blackhawk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 147% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Blackhawk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blackhawk the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Blackhawk median household income
The median household income in Blackhawk is $245,208 and the income per person is $130,578. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Blackhawk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,923
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.65
Blackhawk demographics
- Population
- 10,137
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 3,781
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blackhawk ›
Education in Blackhawk
69.7% of adults 25 and older in Blackhawk have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 28.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blackhawk
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 37.7%
- Drive alone
- 45.3%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Blackhawk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk | 10,137 | $245,208 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Camino Tassajara | 5,831 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,422 |
| Danville | 43,401 | $232,216 | $1,681,700 | $3,501 |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $2,968 |
| Diablo | 1,232 | $248,150 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Blackhawk, CA?
The median household income in Blackhawk is $245,208, 147% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blackhawk?
The median home value in Blackhawk is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Blackhawk?
The median gross rent in Blackhawk is $3,501 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Blackhawk, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 147% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Blackhawk?
The median age in Blackhawk is 50.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Blackhawk?
The average commute to work in Blackhawk is 36 minutes; 37.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blackhawk?
The unemployment rate in Blackhawk is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blackhawk?
69.7% of adults in Blackhawk have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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