Blackwood 69 Good
Blackwood Livability #286 ranked city in New Jersey#8,090 ranked city in the USARanks better than 72% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Blackwood

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

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What's it like Living in Blackwood?

Located in the state of New Jersey, Blackwood is a small city with a population of 4,660 people. In Blackwood, there are 3,821 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. According to the most recent Census, 87% of Blackwood residents are White, 7% Black and 3% Asian. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Blackwood, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 29 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Blackwood could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New Jersey if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Blackwood and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from health & safety, education, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the New Jersey and national averages.

Blackwood, NJ receives 68/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #289 in New Jersey and #8,147 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we see that Blackwood ranks very well for crime (A), employment (B-) and housing (A-). Unfortunately for Blackwood, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F) and cost of living (D-).

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Blackwood can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Blackwood. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Blackwood are affordable. The median home price for Blackwood homes is $179,700, which is 43.2% lower than the New Jersey average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Blackwood, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.7, which is 37.2% lower than the New Jersey average.

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      Blackwood transportation information

      Statistic Blackwood New Jersey National
      Average one way commute29min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.1%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.0%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.4%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.0%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home4.2%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Blackwood, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).