Living in Black Diamond, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Diamond · Census data 2020–2024
Black Diamond has 5,961 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $141,383 (44% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $779,100, the median rent is $1,453/month.
Black Diamond at a glance
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $141,383State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $779,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,453/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Black Diamond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Black Diamond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Diamond the median home value is $779,100, 134% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,068 a month in housing costs.
Black Diamond median household income
The median household income in Black Diamond is $141,383 and the income per person is $65,562. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Black Diamond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,442
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.57
Black Diamond demographics
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 2,316
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Diamond ›
Education in Black Diamond
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Black Diamond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Diamond
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Black Diamond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond | 5,961 | $141,383 | $779,100 | $1,453 |
| Ravensdale | 198 | $207,386 | $1,400,000 | — |
| Maple Valley | 28,287 | $152,885 | $724,700 | $2,304 |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 11,183 | $129,833 | $714,200 | $2,017 |
| Lake Holm | 3,555 | $177,371 | $828,600 | — |
| Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $637,300 | $2,232 |
| Hobart | 6,552 | $160,536 | $950,300 | $2,726 |
| Shadow Lake | 2,465 | $152,552 | $816,300 | $3,043 |
| Enumclaw | 12,798 | $121,250 | $524,600 | $1,954 |
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What is the median household income in Black Diamond, WA?
The median household income in Black Diamond is $141,383, 44% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $779,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Black Diamond?
The median gross rent in Black Diamond is $1,453 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Black Diamond, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Black Diamond?
The median age in Black Diamond is 38.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Black Diamond?
The average commute to work in Black Diamond is 38 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black Diamond?
The unemployment rate in Black Diamond is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Diamond?
54.7% 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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