At a Glance
Median Income
$81,559
$45,110 per capita
Home Value
$500,600
Zillow: $537,736
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
2,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
13.6% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 7.8% (117% 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 $537,736. 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 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,174/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,982
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,559
Per Capita$45,110
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$500,600
Rent$1,323
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$537,736
Housing Units2,584
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property2,174/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
17.8% 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.