Blaine, MN vs White Bear Lake, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $79,699). White Bear Lake leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 73,774 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+43.3 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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C
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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