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Blaine, Washington

city · Whatcom County

At a glance

6,100
Population
$549,600
Median home value (all homes)
81% above U.S. median
$546,376
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,450/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$84,030
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
54.28%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 123 — 23% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing99% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities3% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates31.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Port of Bellingham
Regional Economic Partnership (REP) aims to retain and attract livable wage jobs and to assist businesses, entrepreneurs, and local organizations to thrive in Whatcom County, Washington. It leverages financing, planning, research, real estate, and technology to help businesses start, develop, and grow, promotes Whatcom County as a great place to live, work and do business, and connects businesses with economic development services and skilled workforce resources.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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