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Blain, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Blain is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 284. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
284 Population 888/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $31,868 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $196,371 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $151,400
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population284
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$31,868
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,362M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$196,371
Housing Units107
Rent Burden21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation713 ft (217 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.0%
Libraries4

Is Blain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blain receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Blain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blain is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blain is $151,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Blain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blain has a population of 284 with a density of 888 people per square mile. The median age is 27.6 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

284
Total Population
888
People / sq mi
27.6yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blain is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Blain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,868
Avg Weekly Wage$821
IRS Avg AGI$66,071

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)896
County GDP$1,362M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare74
Retail126
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Blain is $151,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,371.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,400
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,371

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.6%
Housing Units107
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Blain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density888/sq mi
Coordinates40.3365°N, 77.5124°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+77.6%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density888/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants72
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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