Blaine, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,982 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,559 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$500,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$864 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,079 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whatcom County
2
Bellingham Metro Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whatcom County
6
Bellingham Metro Area
6
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 6 38
Feb 4 4 40
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 3 0 48
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 5 0 50
Nov 8 2 41
Dec 6 6 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Blaine Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 3.7star
Blaine Middle School
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Blaine High School
<1 miles, E · 4.1star
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Colleges

Northwest Indian College
15 miles, S · 1star
Whatcom Community College
18 miles, S · 1.4star
Bellingham Technical College
19 miles, S · 2.3star
Western Washington University
21 miles, S · 2.8star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
19 miles, S · 4.1star
Island Hospital
34 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
16 miles, S · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
235 miles, S · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
253 miles, S · 1star
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