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Blain City, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Blain City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 209. Residents earn $44,167 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
209 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $28,494 per capita
$82,400 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,167
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,400
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Blain City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population209
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$28,494
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.5%
Libraries14

Is Blain City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blain City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Blain City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blain City is $44,167, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blain City is $82,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Blain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blain City has a population of 209 with a density of 1,161 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

209
Total Population
1,161
People / sq mi
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Blain City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Blain City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blain City is $44,167, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Blain City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,167
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,494
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blain City is $82,400, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,400
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.64%
Blain City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates40.7569°N, 78.5311°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 79.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.5%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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