What are the schools like in Blawnox, PA?

School district data for Blawnox is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blawnox?

The median household income in Blawnox, PA is $43,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Blawnox, PA?

Blawnox has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Blawnox, PA affordable or expensive?

Blawnox's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blawnox is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,300 and the median rent is $794 per month.

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

Blawnox has a violent crime rate of 186.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blawnox, PA a Good Place to Live?

Blawnox is a small town of 1,532 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $43,333 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Blawnox stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Blawnox 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: 94.4

Blawnox's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blawnox costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blawnox, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$794	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blawnox's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.5 /100k

Property Crime

969.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Blawnox, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blawnox sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blawnox, PA
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Blawnox, PA	National Avg
Population	1,532	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	9.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.4%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Verona, PA 1 mi Oakmont, PA 2 mi Aspinwall, PA 2 mi Fox Chapel, PA 3 mi Sharpsburg, PA 3 mi

Blawnox vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blawnox, PA affordable or expensive?

Blawnox's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blawnox roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,300 and median rent is $794/month.

What is the crime rate in Blawnox, PA?

Blawnox's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blawnox?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blawnox, PA a good place to live?

Blawnox, PA has a population of 1,532, a median household income of $43,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Blawnox?

Blawnox averages 35.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Blawnox?

The population of Blawnox, Pennsylvania is 1,532 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blawnox?

Key numbers for living in Blawnox: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $169,300, median household income $43,333, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blawnox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.