Living in Black, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black · Census data 2020–2024
Black has 849 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $70,536 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $147,100, the median rent is $700/month.
Black is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Black at a glance
- Population
- 849
- Median age
- 49.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,536State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $147,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Black a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Black
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black the median home value is $147,100, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,237 a month in housing costs.
Black median household income
The median household income in Black is $70,536 and the income per person is $32,842. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Black: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.42
Black demographics
- Population
- 849
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 351
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black ›
Education in Black
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Black have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
Black vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 849 | $70,536 | $147,100 | $700 |
| Rockwood | 793 | $52,000 | $90,600 | $625 |
| New Centerville | 132 | $62,813 | $137,500 | — |
| Garrett | 403 | $57,500 | $87,400 | $725 |
| Milford | 1,329 | $69,000 | $175,900 | $775 |
| Summit | 1,941 | $54,688 | $146,000 | $619 |
| Upper Turkeyfoot | 1,131 | $75,298 | $156,900 | $950 |
| Elk Lick | 2,435 | $70,750 | $133,300 | $836 |
| Meyersdale | 2,103 | $65,772 | $103,800 | $731 |
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Black ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Black: FAQ
What is the median household income in Black, PA?
The median household income in Black is $70,536, 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Black?
The median home value in Black is $147,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Black?
The median gross rent in Black is $700 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Black, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Black?
The median age in Black is 49.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Black?
The average commute to work in Black is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black?
The unemployment rate in Black is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black?
16.6% of adults in Black 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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