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Blain, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.5 /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
3.5 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Blain, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,125
4% above
$31,868 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
46% below
Zillow: $196,371
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Blain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
54%
Rent
90%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blain residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blain is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,371. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Blain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,059/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Blain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population284
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$31,868
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$1,042
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$196,371
Housing Units107
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,059/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Blain was founded in 1846.
The median home in Blain was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.