Blaine, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
225 Population 82/sq mi density
$86,600 Home Value $170,263 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blaine, ME

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,600
69% below
Zillow: $170,263
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Blaine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
31%
Rent
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blaine a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blaine is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,263. Median rent is $673/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

15.7% of adults in Blaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blaine has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population225
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,564
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

Home Value$86,600
Rent$673
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$170,263
Housing Units112
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation528 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Blaine was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Presque Isle International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.