Blaine is located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Blaine has a growing corporate presence; excellent health care facilities, quality schools. It is the home of the National Sports Center which is an Olympic class training facility. The quality of life in Blaine is very high with something for every citizen. Year round, there are parks and recreation activities with more than 50 parks for skating, baseball, fishing, football, hockey, swimming and trails and more. The Blaine Arts Council promotes and celebrates arts in the community. Seniors can find social activities with noontime meals, computer classes, financial planning, games, legal services, art, health insurance counseling, garden club, and more at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
Housing Cost
Housing opportunities in Blaine are abundant-serving the needs of every stage of life and income level. From our mature neighborhoods to our new developments, you will find everything you need to call Blaine home. Blaine has a full range of housing types, from starter homes and townhomes to executive housing. Blaine is the perfect "Bedroom Community" in a class by itself. Right in the middle of Business, Recreational areas, Parks, and open spaces with homes in the $80,000-$145,000 price range.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 55,144. Blaine covers 33.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 900 feet above sea level.
Climate
Blaine, MN climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 80.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 1.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Blaine is 31.36 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.70 Inches.
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