Blaine, WA

Living in Blaine

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 36
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 76
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Schools 54
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Residents

5.3k Population +763 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -16% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office21%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$334k Median Home Value +$74k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$908 Median Monthly Rent +$302 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blaine

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Blaine

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 7 7
Feb 40 4 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 49 3 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 42 8 2
Dec 37 6 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blaine

Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blaine, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blaine, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Blaine, WA

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Bastyr University
90 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blaine, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
19 miles, SE
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Island Hospital
34 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Blaine, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
253 miles, SE