Living in Blaine, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blaine · Census data 2020–2024
Blaine has 706 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $80,707 (8% higher than the Maine median), the median rent is $691/month.
Blaine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Blaine at a glance
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 46.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $80,707State: $74,733
- Median rent
- $691/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Blaine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Blaine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blaine the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $691 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,326 a month in housing costs.
Blaine median household income
The median household income in Blaine is $80,707 and the income per person is $33,119. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Blaine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.86
Blaine demographics
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blaine ›
Education in Blaine
20% of adults 25 and older in Blaine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blaine
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
Blaine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 706 | $80,707 | — | $691 |
| Mars Hill | 1,398 | $65,273 | $163,600 | $488 |
| Bridgewater | 484 | $65,417 | $154,900 | $768 |
| Westfield | 389 | $52,917 | $134,400 | $950 |
| Easton | 1,433 | $53,309 | $163,800 | $510 |
| Monticello | 674 | $51,875 | $125,800 | $833 |
| Chapman | 388 | $93,125 | $185,700 | — |
| Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $147,200 | $904 |
| Littleton | 887 | $74,219 | $159,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Blaine, ME?
The median household income in Blaine is $80,707, 8% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Blaine?
The median gross rent in Blaine is $691 per month.
Is Blaine, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Blaine?
The median age in Blaine is 46.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Blaine?
The average commute to work in Blaine is 19 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blaine?
The unemployment rate in Blaine is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blaine?
20% of adults in Blaine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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