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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia M.

Moving to Blaine with kids -good idea?

The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

8 replies 5 upvotes moving
Robert Clark

Cheapest neighborhoods in Blaine?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most ...

6 replies 7 upvotes housing
Hailey Williams

Best industries in Blaine right now

Hello, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changi...

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Daniel Smith

Things Blaine needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Mateo T.

Dog-friendly places in Blaine?

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place. Should I be concerned?

15 replies 23 upvotes qa
Daniel Smith

Co-working spaces in Blaine?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $327,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

1 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Sophia M.

Blaine quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 71,261, Blaine is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's...

13 replies 0 upvotes living
Everett Peterson

Working remotely from Blaine

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned?

1 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Ariana Cook

Should I move to Blaine or stay in Chicago?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,261 people. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

4 replies 20 upvotes moving
Brielle W.

Living in Blaine -the reality

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,707 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation...

15 replies 14 upvotes living
Rylee C.

What's it really like living in Blaine?

First post here. Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families th...

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Adam Morgan

Moving to Blaine -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place. It's a a smalle...

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Aaron

Best neighborhoods in Blaine

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,707 for rent here. Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where most familie...

3 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Charlotte Miller

Housing in Blaine compared to Las Vegas

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Blaine sits at 92.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do?

22 replies 6 upvotes housing
miami_john

Day-to-day life in Blaine, MN

First post here. Just moved here 2 months ago and With a population of 71,261, Blaine is a smaller city. Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a...

0 replies 12 upvotes living
Rylee C.

Is Blaine a good place to live?

First post here. The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's ...

0 replies 16 upvotes living
violet_lover

First time home buyer in Blaine

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor area...

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Evan Myers

Anyone regret moving to Blaine?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. Is this normal for Blaine? Any help is appreciated.

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Mateo T.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Blaine?

Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good...

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Clara

Unpopular opinion about Blaine

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $103,382 in Blaine. The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Jeremiah W.

Moving to Blaine with kids -good idea?

So, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,707 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

2 replies 0 upvotes moving
Olivia J.

Is Blaine a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading.

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Aaron

Blaine housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 71,261 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Elijah Green

Pros and cons of Blaine after 14 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,707 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Cameron Bennett

Is Blaine good for remote workers?

First post here. Military spouse here. With a population of 71,261, Blaine is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $327,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Blaine sits at 92.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Robert Clark

Is Blaine still affordable?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $327,500, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,261 people. Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

27 replies 17 upvotes housing
Everett Peterson

Most overrated things about Blaine

First post here. I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 71,261 people. Homes are going for about $327,500 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some ...

5 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Jean G.

Blaine is underrated, change my mind

Crime rate is something to consider -Blaine sits at 92.1 per 100K. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Jean G.

Housing market in Blaine right now

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $103,382, which feels pretty solid for the area.

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Brielle Garcia

Remote worker thinking about Blaine

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,707/month for a decent place.

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