Living in Black Diamond, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Diamond · Census data 2020–2024
Black Diamond has 1,298 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $96,305 (29% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $462,200.
Black Diamond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Black Diamond at a glance
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 65.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $96,305State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $462,200State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 97.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
Is Black Diamond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Black Diamond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Diamond the median home value is $462,200, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,750 a month in housing costs.
Black Diamond median household income
The median household income in Black Diamond is $96,305 and the income per person is $55,631. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Black Diamond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 598
- Owner-occupied
- 97.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.3%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.22
Black Diamond demographics
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 50.2%
- Households
- 521
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Diamond ›
Education in Black Diamond
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Black Diamond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Diamond
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Black Diamond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Citrus Springs | 12,215 | $68,011 | $240,000 | $1,324 |
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
| Hernando | 9,299 | $43,076 | $209,700 | $964 |
| Homosassa Springs | 15,701 | $48,049 | $158,200 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Black Diamond, FL?
The median household income in Black Diamond is $96,305, 29% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Black Diamond?
The median home value in Black Diamond is $462,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Black Diamond, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Black Diamond?
The median age in Black Diamond is 65.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Black Diamond?
The unemployment rate in Black Diamond is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Diamond?
45.4% of adults in Black Diamond 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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