Blackshear 67 Good
Blackshear Livability #165 ranked city in Georgia#10,246 ranked city in the USARanks better than 65% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Blackshear

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

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What's it like Living in Blackshear?

Blackshear is a smaller city located in the state of Georgia. The city has a population of 3,484 inhabitants. According to the most recent Census, 69% of Blackshear residents are White, 28% Black and 0% Asian.

Living in Blackshear can be a good experience for anyone moving to the city. Having said that, in the state of Georgia, there are many amazing places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. With useful information like crime, commute, health & safety, education, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Blackshear and in the areas around Blackshear is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 62/100, Blackshear is ranked #13,908 in the United States and #242 in Georgia. Based on the grades for each individual category, Blackshear has been rewarded with high marks for cost of living (A+). There is at least one category that did not score well in Blackshear. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F), crime (D) and employment (F).

Low rates of violent crime, encompassing offenses such as murder, rape, robbery and assault, contribute significantly to a safer living environment. This reduction in crime minimizes the chances of personal harm, property theft, or violent incidents. Furthermore, low crime rates can have a positive impact on property values and the overall desirability of an area. There were 112 crimes per 100,000 residents, which signifies that Blackshear boasts an impressively low violent crime rate that falls well below the national average.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Blackshear is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Blackshear come in at $99,100, which is 35% lower than the Georgia average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Blackshear, the home price to income ratio is 3.5, which is 16.7% higher than the Georgia average.

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      Blackshear transportation information

      Statistic Blackshear Georgia National
      Average one way commute22min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.3%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.5%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.2%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home2.9%5.1%4.6%
      Source: The Blackshear, GA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).