Blacklick

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Blacklick, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,183

Population

30,315

Renter Mix

26% Rent

Enjoy the relaxing suburb just minutes from Columbus

Suburban Commutes Entertainment Outdoors

Blacklick is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio made up of a collection of neighborhoods and rural areas. The northern section of the city is filled with agricultural lands and homes sitting on spacious lots, while the southern part of town consists of suburban neighborhoods and commercial spaces. Thanks to Interstate 270 being located just west of Blacklick, commutes to Columbus are a breeze. Residents don’t have to go far from Blacklick for entertainment. Golf courses, nature preserves, and retail centers provide plenty of entrainment options within Blacklick. Renters looking for a relaxed suburb in proximity to Columbus will feel right at home in Blacklick.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$91,188

Average: $107,754

Education

10,045

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

15,966

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

Blacklick has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Blacklick, OH is $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,622 for two bedrooms, and $1,824 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blacklick has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,183/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$2,463/month
1,910 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Blacklick Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

697 Students

West Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

680 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blacklick Woods Metro Park
  • Blendon Woods Metro Park
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
  • Rocky Fork Metro Park
  • Inniswood Gardens

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker 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.