Blaine is a small town of 450 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,958
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blaine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blaine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blaine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Blaine's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blaine costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blaine, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$727
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blaine's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
179.1 /100k
Property Crime
261.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Blaine, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blaine sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Blaine's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blaine roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,100 and median rent is $727/month.
Blaine's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 261.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Blaine, OH has a population of 450, a median household income of $63,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blaine averages 38.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blaine, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43909.
The population of Blaine, Ohio is 450 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blaine: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $79,100, median household income $63,958, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blaine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.