Living in Blackwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blackwood · Census data 2020–2024
Blackwood has 4,443 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $90,061 (13% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $235,500, the median rent is $1,385/month.
Blackwood at a glance
- Population
- 4,443
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,061State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $235,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,385/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Blackwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Blackwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blackwood the median home value is $235,500, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,385 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,151 a month in housing costs.
Blackwood median household income
The median household income in Blackwood is $90,061 and the income per person is $43,640. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Blackwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,888
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.61
Blackwood demographics
- Population
- 4,443
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,702
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blackwood ›
Education in Blackwood
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Blackwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blackwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Blackwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 4,443 | $90,061 | $235,500 | $1,385 |
| Grenloch | 666 | $148,068 | $238,000 | — |
| Gloucester | 66,282 | $101,119 | $277,800 | $1,592 |
| Turnersville | 3,136 | $145,104 | $371,000 | — |
| Glendora | 5,431 | $98,053 | $249,900 | $986 |
| Deptford | 32,263 | $91,706 | $277,100 | $1,661 |
| Stratford | 7,018 | $98,427 | $273,800 | $1,190 |
| Laurel Springs | 2,044 | $118,750 | $279,400 | $1,181 |
| Hi-Nella | 855 | $72,500 | $262,000 | $1,591 |
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What is the median household income in Blackwood, NJ?
The median household income in Blackwood is $90,061, 13% lower 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 Blackwood?
The median home value in Blackwood is $235,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Blackwood?
The median gross rent in Blackwood is $1,385 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Blackwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Blackwood?
The median age in Blackwood is 42.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Blackwood?
The average commute to work in Blackwood is 25 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blackwood?
The unemployment rate in Blackwood is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blackwood?
21.8% of adults in Blackwood 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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