At a Glance
Median Income
$103,382
$44,640 per capita
Home Value
$327,500
Zillow: $381,495
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,419/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blaine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blaine residents earn a median household income of $103,382 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,640. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blaine is $327,500 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,495. Median rent is $1,707/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Blaine reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,419/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Blaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blaine has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population71,261
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,165/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,382
Per Capita$44,640
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,500
Rent$1,707
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$381,495
Housing Units25,949
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,419/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Blaine was founded in 1877.
The median home in Blaine was built in 1994.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.