At a Glance
Median Income
$81,559
$45,110 per capita
Home Value
$500,600
Zillow: $534,076
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
3,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
233 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $81,559 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,110. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blaine is $500,600 , 78% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,076. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Blaine reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,284/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Blaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blaine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population5,982
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,559
Per Capita$45,110
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$500,600
Rent$1,323
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$534,076
Housing Units2,584
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property3,284/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary302/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Blaine was founded in 1858.
The median home in Blaine was built in 1998.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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