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Group of men with a cross-cut saw, tools and oxen, Blaine, ca. 1885c. 1885
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Group of men with a cross-cut saw, tools and oxen, Blaine, ca. 1885, c. 1885

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About Blaine

City in the United States
1877Established
70,222Population
902 ftElevation

Blaine ( BLAYN) is a suburban city in Anoka and Ramsey Counties in Minnesota, United States. It was once a rural town, but Blaine's population began to grow significantly in the 1950s. For several years, Blaine led the Twin Cities metro region in new home construction. The population was 70,222 at the 2020 census. The city is mainly in Anoka County, and is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. Interstate 35W, U.S. Highway 10, and Minnesota State Highway 65 are three of the main routes in the city.

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Living in Blaine

Housing in Blaine

$382K▲ 1.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Blaine home is worth about $382,000, up 1.2% in a year, 9% above the Minnesota typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market23
Sale-to-list100.3%
Sold in May88
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Blaine

B

Safety Grade B

Blaine reports less crime per resident than 55% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Blaine 0.7
Minnesota 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Blaine 11.1
Minnesota 14.3
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Blaine

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids · 8.1 mi · ER
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 3.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Blaine · CMS · HRSAHealth in Blaine →

Natural hazards in Blaine

67
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Blaine →

Schools in Blaine

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School Grade B+

The public schools Blaine’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#79Best public schoolsof 230 in MN
DistrictAnoka-Hennepin School DistrictSchools24

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

Blaine’s library

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Blaine: Northtown Library711 County Rd 10 NE · part of Anoka County Library
E-books47 hrs a week
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