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Blacklick Estates

Pop. 8,389·33rd most expensive in Ohio·Rental market data updated monthly for Blacklick Estates, OH
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$212
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Blacklick Estates · $1,753
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,753/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$69,368/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Blacklick Estates's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$955
2 BR
$2,099
3 BR
$1,333
Research median
$2,099/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Blacklick Estates, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,389
Median income
$69,368
Median age
34.1
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
26.5%
25.8%
23.6%
14%
Under 1826.5%
18–3425.8%
35–5423.6%
55–6410.2%
65+14%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
30%
White60.3%
Black30%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian1.3%
Other2%
Education (25+)
51.3%
24.5%
14%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma51.3%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Blacklick Estates, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,979 → $69,368
up 30.9%
Population
10,066 → 8,389
down 16.7%
Renter share
29.9% → 30.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
10.5% → 14%
+3.5 pts

Median household income grew from $52,979 to $69,368 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,066 to 8,389 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10.5% to 14%.

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About renting in Blacklick Estates, OH

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Blacklick Estates is $1,753/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,099/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $955/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,333/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,368/yr), Blacklick Estates ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blacklick Estates an affordable city for renters?

Blacklick Estates is considered moderate for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blacklick Estates slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Blacklick Estates?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in Blacklick Estates. The local median household income is $69,368/yr, meaning the typical Blacklick Estates household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blacklick Estates?

Rent in Blacklick Estates has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Blacklick Estates rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Blacklick Estates is one of the pricier cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #33 out of 138 tracked cities at $1,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blacklick Estates?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blacklick Estates ($1,753/mo): Whitehall ($1,298/mo), Gahanna ($1,621/mo), Reynoldsburg ($1,726/mo).

What percentage of Blacklick Estates residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of Blacklick Estates households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. Blacklick Estates leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blacklick Estates rent compare to the national average?

Blacklick Estates's median rent of $1,753/mo is $212 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #33 out of 138 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~30% of Blacklick Estates's median household income ($69,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blacklick Estates 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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