Living in Blaine, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blaine · Census data 2020–2024
Blaine has 6,100 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $84,030 (14% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $549,600, the median rent is $1,450/month.
Blaine at a glance
- Population
- 6,100
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $84,030State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $549,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,450/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Blaine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
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 $549,600, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,450 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,076 a month in housing costs.
Blaine median household income
The median household income in Blaine is $84,030 and the income per person is $45,944. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Blaine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,793
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.38
Blaine demographics
- Population
- 6,100
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 2,539
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blaine ›
Education in Blaine
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Blaine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blaine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Blaine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 6,100 | $84,030 | $549,600 | $1,450 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Point Roberts | 1,288 | $78,125 | $483,900 | $1,095 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
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What is the median household income in Blaine, WA?
The median household income in Blaine is $84,030, 14% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blaine?
The median home value in Blaine is $549,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Blaine?
The median gross rent in Blaine is $1,450 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Blaine, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Blaine?
The median age in Blaine is 43.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Blaine?
The average commute to work in Blaine is 18 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blaine?
The unemployment rate in Blaine is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blaine?
31.9% 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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