Blacklick is an unincorporated community that is part of Jefferson Township, Ohio. The community has many beautiful neighborhoods blended with nature and country clubs.
- Homes For Sale in Blacklick, Ohio
- Blacklick Ohio Market Snapshot
- What's It Like In Blacklick, Ohio
- You'll Love Blacklick OH If You're Looking For...
- Where Is Blacklick?
- Blacklick Ohio Area Neighborhoods
- Your Blacklick OH School Guide
- Working In Blacklick Ohio
- Blacklick Ohio Parks & Recreation
- A Look Back at Blacklick
- Selling Blacklick OH Real Estate
- What's The Value Of Your Home?
Homes For Sale in Blacklick, Ohio
Blacklick Ohio Market Snapshot
What’s It Like In Blacklick, Ohio
The quaint downtown has both houses and local shops. To the south, there is a shopping strip on East Broad St. which has more restaurants and retail. Blacklick is still a residential based community however, and has neighborhoods with sports clubs, pools, and golf courses.
Since 2000, the population of Jefferson Township has grown by 182%! Employment is not a problem though, as recent job growth is 1.85%, and unemployment is just above 4%. The median home price is also only $206,000, despite the area having a median family income of over twice the U.S. average.
You’ll Love Blacklick OH If You’re Looking For…
Amenities: Many Blacklick neighborhoods, such as Jefferson Meadows, have golf courses or horse riding facilities.
Jobs: Blacklick and the rest of the Columbus area are doing great! Many big-name companies call Central Ohio home, and there are career opportunities in nearly every sector.
Shopping: Jefferson Township has many shopping centers with local restaurants as well as grocery and hardware stores.
Nature: Blacklick’s neighborhoods are separated by beautiful deciduous forests and serene creeks.
Where Is Blacklick?
As mentioned above, Blacklick is in Jefferson Township. It is northeast of Columbus, between Gahanna and Reynoldsburg.
Residents love how convenient Blacklick is to the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, which encircles Columbus.
Blacklick Ohio Area Neighborhoods
- Asbury Heights
- Cedar Run
- Colts Neck
- Creekstone
- Hannah Farms
- Kingswood Farm
Your Blacklick OH School Guide
The community of Blacklick, Ohio does not have it’s own school district. It is split between the following school districts:
- Gahanna-Jefferson City Schools
- Columbus City Schools
- Licking Heights Local School District
- New Albany Plain Local School District
- Reynoldsburg City Schools
The area also benefits from nearby universities including Ohio State University campus and the Columbus State Community College closer to downtown.
Working In Blacklick Ohio
Blacklick and the surrounding Jefferson Township are a haven for locally owned restaurants and boutiques. In fact, the area is known for its diverse economy.
Job opportunities abound nearby in Columbus, which is home to brands like Nationwide and Big Lots. Being the state capitol, Columbus also has a whole spectrum of government jobs, ranging from the local to the federal level.
Getting to work will be easy as well, as there are many major roads and highways connecting Blacklick to jobs in Columbus. The average commute time for Jefferson Township is only about 20 minutes.
Blacklick Ohio Parks & Recreation
One of the best aspects of Jefferson Township is its Parks and Recreation department.
The area has five different parks, all with beautiful nature and landscape on their walking trails, as well as playgrounds for kids. You can also reserve park shelters for events or celebrations.
Blacklick Area Parks
- Blacklick Ridge Community Park
- Boehnke Woods Nature Preserve
- Jefferson Community Park
- Jefferson Run Park
- Olde Quarry Park
A Look Back at Blacklick
Before European colonization, the area was inhabited by the Adena people. The first permanent settlement of Blacklick was in 1802-1803. The township was officially established on September 6, 1816.
The community’s name comes from an early settler, H.G. Black.
Selling Blacklick OH Real Estate
List & Sell Your Blacklick, OH Home
While selling a home can be stressful, listing and selling your home in Blacklick doesn’t have to be at all. As a Blacklick OH real estate agent, I have the experience, resources, and connections to handle every aspect of your transaction.
“Rita was extremely knowledgeable and helpful when It came to selling our house. She made selling our house the easiest part of the entire process!” – Kimberly
If you’re ready to get your Blacklick home listed and SOLD, call or text me, Rita Boswell, directly at 614-830-9767. I’ll give you a hassle-free, up-to-date value report specifically for your home or condo. If you decide to list with me, I’ll list and market your home to get it sold for as much as possible as quickly as possible.
Below find homes that have recently sold in Blacklick. These sold listings can help you get an idea of what types of homes are selling in Blacklick, as well as how much they are actually selling for.
What’s The Value Of Your Home?
Wondering how much your home could sell for right now? Easily get an idea of how much your home is worth with our instant home value estimator. If you have questions about selling your home, please contact Realtor Rita Boswell at 614-830-9767.