Blaine, Minnesota
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 11% for airport distance
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 10% for sunny days
Blaine is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 70,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and sunny days.
Official websiteci.blaine.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in0.8 in
humid 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$101k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 24% of US places
Home Value$304k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.42%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.8 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall44.1 inbetter than 18% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.4better than 69% of US places
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 83% of US places
School Quality48.2better than 32% of US places
Violent Crime304/100kbetter than 76% of US places
Property Crime1920/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Community
Population70,04798th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.634th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4174th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 56% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.9%better than 83% of US places
Amenities Nearby31.55better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blaine an affordable place to live?
- Blaine is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Blaine?
- The median home value in Blaine is $304k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Blaine?
- Median household income in Blaine is $101k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Blaine?
- Median gross rent in Blaine is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Blaine safe?
- Blaine is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 304/100k (better than 76%). Property crime is 1920/100k.
- What is the weather like in Blaine?
- Blaine averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 28.8 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Blaine?
- Public-school quality in Blaine is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Blaine?
- The average one-way commute in Blaine is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)