What are the schools like in Blandon, PA?

Blandon is served primarily by Fleetwood Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Blandon?

The median household income in Blandon, PA is $111,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Blandon, PA?

Blandon has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Blandon, PA affordable or expensive?

Blandon's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blandon is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $253,500 and the median rent is $1,293 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blandon, PA?

Blandon has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blandon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Blandon is a small town of 7,484 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $111,292 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Blandon stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blandon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blandon 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: 99.8

Blandon's overall cost of living index is 99.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blandon costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blandon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$253,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,293	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blandon's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Blandon is served primarily by Fleetwood Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blandon, PA	National Avg
School District	Fleetwood Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blandon sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blandon, PA
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Blandon, PA	National Avg
Population	7,484	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Blandon

Blandon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19510

Blandon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blandon, PA affordable or expensive?

Blandon's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blandon roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $253,500 and median rent is $1,293/month.

What is the crime rate in Blandon, PA?

Blandon's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blandon?

Public schools in Blandon are operated by Fleetwood Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blandon, PA a good place to live?

Blandon, PA has a population of 7,484, a median household income of $111,292, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Blandon?

Blandon averages 39.0°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blandon?

Blandon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19510.

What is the population of Blandon?

The population of Blandon, Pennsylvania is 7,484 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blandon?

Key numbers for living in Blandon: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $253,500, median household income $111,292, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blandon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.