Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Blackhawk
Blackhawk, CA Area Guide
An upscale enclave in Contra Costa County
Upscale
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Modern
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Luxurious
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled just south of Mount Diablo State Park, Blackhawk is an upscale community in the East Bay region. Blackhawk is picturesque, boasting lush greenery, rolling hills, and manicured, tree-lined streets in addition to a slew of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in tranquil residential neighborhoods.
Blackhawk residents enjoy easy access to top-notch schools, suburban conveniences, and an array of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Blackhawk Plaza provides the community with excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options, from gourmet groceries to unique boutiques. The Blackhawk Museum and Blackhawk Gallery are also located in the plaza.
The Blackhawk Country Club offers great golfing opportunities, while Mount Diablo State Park touts exceptional hiking trails and even better views. Commuting and traveling from Blackhawk is simple with convenience to the nearby I-680 and I-580.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$217,568
Average: $216,975
Education
5,432
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,750
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Blackhawk has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Diablo State Park
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
- Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
- Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
- Round Valley Regional Preserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.