What are the schools like in Blackhawk, CA?

Blackhawk is served primarily by San Ramon Valley Unified. The district operates 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk?

The median household income in Blackhawk, CA is $234,773 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Blackhawk, CA?

Blackhawk has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Blackhawk, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blackhawk, CA affordable or expensive?

Blackhawk's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blackhawk is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,694,100 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blackhawk, CA?

Blackhawk has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blackhawk, CA a Good Place to Live?

Blackhawk is a small city of 10,622 in California, with a median household income of $234,773 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Blackhawk stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Blackhawk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blackhawk city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Blackhawk's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blackhawk costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Blackhawk, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,694,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$234,773	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Blackhawk's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Blackhawk is served primarily by San Ramon Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blackhawk, CA	National Avg
School District	San Ramon Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	22	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blackhawk sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blackhawk, CA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Blackhawk, CA	National Avg
Population	10,622	—
Median Age	50.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	17.4%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Blackhawk

Blackhawk, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94506

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackhawk, CA affordable or expensive?

Blackhawk's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Blackhawk roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,694,100 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Blackhawk, CA?

Blackhawk's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blackhawk?

Public schools in Blackhawk are operated by San Ramon Valley Unified. The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blackhawk, CA a good place to live?

Blackhawk, CA has a population of 10,622, a median household income of $234,773, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blackhawk?

Blackhawk averages 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blackhawk?

Blackhawk, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94506.

What is the population of Blackhawk?

The population of Blackhawk, California is 10,622 with a median age of 50.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blackhawk?

Key numbers for living in Blackhawk: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,694,100, median household income $234,773, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blackhawk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.