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Blaine
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Blaine is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 68,999. Blaine is in Anoka County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Blaine offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Blaine there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Blaine and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Blaine are highly rated.

About

About Blaine...
Population
68,999

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$257,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,534
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    14%
  • Own
    86%
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Blaine Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    69.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    25.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    200.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,751.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    168.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Blaine

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$90,484
National
$69,021

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