Living in Blackwells Mills, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blackwells Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Blackwells Mills has 10,301 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $735,000, the median rent is $3,206/month.
Blackwells Mills at a glance
- Population
- 10,301
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $735,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,206/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Blackwells Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Blackwells Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blackwells Mills the median home value is $735,000, 121% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,206 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Blackwells Mills median household income
The median household income in Blackwells Mills is $250,001 and the income per person is $84,946. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Blackwells Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,078
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.33
Blackwells Mills demographics
- Population
- 10,301
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 3,078
- Foreign-born
- 23.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blackwells Mills ›
Education in Blackwells Mills
76.2% of adults 25 and older in Blackwells Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 40% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blackwells Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.8%
Blackwells Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwells Mills | 10,301 | $250,001 | $735,000 | $3,206 |
| Millstone | 655 | $141,709 | $494,500 | $1,375 |
| Franklin | 68,907 | $124,648 | $457,900 | $2,115 |
| Griggstown | 812 | $168,393 | $595,500 | — |
| Weston | 2,105 | $83,197 | $548,800 | — |
| Belle Mead | 6,394 | $223,250 | $810,300 | $2,627 |
| Six Mile Run | 2,882 | $140,379 | $480,700 | $2,145 |
| Harlingen | 593 | $231,923 | $800,900 | — |
| Middlebush | 2,049 | $156,938 | $502,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Blackwells Mills, NJ?
The median household income in Blackwells Mills is $250,001, 141% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blackwells Mills?
The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $735,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Blackwells Mills?
The median gross rent in Blackwells Mills is $3,206 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Blackwells Mills, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Blackwells Mills?
The median age in Blackwells Mills is 40.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Blackwells Mills?
The average commute to work in Blackwells Mills is 34 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blackwells Mills?
The unemployment rate in Blackwells Mills is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blackwells Mills?
76.2% of adults in Blackwells Mills 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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