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Blaine.
About
Life in Blaine
Blaine works well if you're looking for a stable, family-oriented suburb with solid employment prospects and reasonable access to both Twin Cities downtowns. The median household income sits at $106,801 with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, and most commutes to Minneapolis or Saint Paul run around 25 minutes depending on where you're headed. The community skews toward married couples and families (56% of households are married couples), with about 37% of households including children under 18, which shapes the local vibe.
Blaine at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
13.9%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+9.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.9% foreign-born, most often from Ethiopia
Who lives in Blaine: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Blaine, the largest foreign-born group is from Ethiopia (14.7%), and 5.4% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.5%
of households
Married Couples
55.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Blaine
In Blaine, rent runs 33% above the MN average, and home values are 7% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,301
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $381,873 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Blaine and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Blaine is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Blaine Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute24.5 min avg
How Blaine residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Blaine, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Blaine runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,121.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Blaine Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anoka County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anoka County, which includes Blaine, the most common type is winter storm, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Storm | $65,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Storm | $30,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anoka County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anoka County, which includes Blaine, is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Anoka County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Blaine has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
28.8"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
172
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 2°F | 0.57" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.83" |
| Mar | 41°F | 19°F | 1.44" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 2.94" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 2.53" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Blaine
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Blaine's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Coon Rapids
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 8.9 mi away · Anoka
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Robbinsdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Blaine
Blaine's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Blaine (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
9.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,494 students · in-state tuition $46,840 · 61% graduate · median earnings $63,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Blaine
Blaine has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
17 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
55 mi awayPublic Libraries in Blaine
Blaine: Northtown Library
711 County Rd 10 Ne, Blaine
Blaine: Johnsville Branch Library
12461 Oak Park Blvd Ne, Blaine
Cities Near Blaine
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Blaine FAQ
Is Blaine, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Blaine's median rent is $1,705/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $106,801/year. Median home value is $352,400.
Is Blaine, Minnesota safe?⌄
Blaine's violent crime rate was 66 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1122 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Blaine, Minnesota?⌄
Blaine has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Blaine, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Blaine is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,705/month and median household income is $106,801/year. The median home value is $352,400. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Blaine, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Blaine is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from