Living in Blasdell, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blasdell · Census data 2020–2024
Blasdell has 2,549 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $69,856 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $170,200, the median rent is $803/month.
Blasdell at a glance
- Population
- 2,549
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,856State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $170,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $803/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Blasdell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Blasdell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blasdell the median home value is $170,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Blasdell median household income
The median household income in Blasdell is $69,856 and the income per person is $36,552. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Blasdell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,324
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.09
Blasdell demographics
- Population
- 2,549
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,215
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blasdell ›
Education in Blasdell
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Blasdell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blasdell
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Blasdell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blasdell | 2,549 | $69,856 | $170,200 | $803 |
| Lackawanna | 19,753 | $52,110 | $140,700 | $872 |
| West Seneca | 45,303 | $79,709 | $232,800 | $1,106 |
| Hamburg | 9,792 | $112,292 | $248,600 | $1,097 |
| Wanakah | 2,664 | $72,681 | $195,000 | — |
| Orchard Park | 3,072 | $99,904 | $399,400 | $1,192 |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | $50,041 | $164,200 | $1,046 |
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
| North Boston | 2,358 | $62,377 | $265,400 | $1,359 |
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What is the median household income in Blasdell, NY?
The median household income in Blasdell is $69,856, 19% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blasdell?
The median home value in Blasdell is $170,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Blasdell?
The median gross rent in Blasdell is $803 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Blasdell, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Blasdell?
The median age in Blasdell is 44.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Blasdell?
The average commute to work in Blasdell is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blasdell?
The unemployment rate in Blasdell is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blasdell?
23.8% of adults in Blasdell 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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