The story of this market
The typical home in Blaine, Minnesota sells for about $549,923, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.5%
MN · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine's housing market is currently experiencing strong upward price pressure, with a 17.4% year-over-year increase in median sale prices as of August 2026. The market is characterized as balanced, with 4.6 months of inventory and homes selling at a moderate pace near asking price. This growth is driven by the city's ongoing appeal as a fast-growing, family-oriented suburb with significant infrastructure and commercial development momentum.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Blaine yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 12.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.13% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive regional sports facility that hosts major tournaments and events, serving as a significant anchor for the city's recreation and tourism economy.
The only PGA-Tour designed public course in Minnesota, hosting the 3M Open and providing a high-profile amenity that enhances local property appeal.
A major retail hub serving the city and surrounding areas, providing essential shopping and dining options for residents.
Blaine is an ideal fit for family buyers seeking a balance of suburban safety, quality schools, and access to nature. It also appeals to commuters who desire proximity to downtown Minneapolis while maintaining a distinct community character, as well as investors looking for stable growth in a well-planned, expanding suburb.
The city is served by well-regarded public school districts that are central to its identity as a family-oriented suburb. Schools in the area are generally characterized by strong community support and consistent academic performance, contributing to the city's appeal for households with children.
The city is well-connected to the Twin Cities metro area, with Highway 65 serving as a primary corridor for commuters. Ongoing infrastructure investments are focused on enhancing this connectivity to support the city's growing population and business footprint.
Blaine offers a robust amenity base centered on its extensive park system and the National Sports Center, which serves as a major regional draw. Residents enjoy access to championship-level golf, numerous trails, and curated green spaces that provide a balance of nature and active recreation.
The rental market in Blaine is characterized by steady demand, supported by the city's growth and proximity to the Twin Cities employment core. While residential construction has faced headwinds from high material costs and interest rates, the market remains a focus for multi-tenant mixed-use developments that integrate housing with retail and commercial space.
Blaine's economy is anchored by a mix of retail, commercial, and industrial sectors, with significant momentum driven by its rapid suburban growth. The city actively fosters business development, particularly in the northeast sector, to maintain a sustainable economic base.
Blaine has experienced significant economic momentum, driven by its status as a fast-growing Twin Cities suburb with a focus on balanced retail, commercial, and residential development. Major infrastructure investments, such as the Highway 65 corridor improvements, are actively supporting this growth and enhancing connectivity for local businesses and residents.
Development activity is focused on orderly growth, with current efforts centered on the North Meadows neighborhood and commercial expansion in the city's northeast. The city continues to prioritize infrastructure readiness to support these long-term projects.
Parcels in Blaine are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, with no specific MUD/PID districts reported as primary drivers of the local tax structure.
Blaine is generally characterized as a safe community, with the city maintaining dedicated resources and public safety initiatives to preserve its residential quality of life. Crime trends are monitored locally, and the city is often viewed as a secure suburban environment compared to the denser urban core of Minneapolis.
The city maintains a standard posture regarding environmental hazards, with infrastructure planning designed to manage local drainage and weather-related risks. Insurance markets in the region remain stable, though residents typically maintain standard coverage for wind and storm events common to the Upper Midwest.
The property insurance market in Blaine remains stable, with standard coverage available for typical regional hazards such as wind and storm events.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Minnesota) — Condominium Unit Taxation: Each unit constitutes a separate parcel for tax purposes. If a declaration is recorded at least 30 days before a tax installment is due, the taxing authority must split the taxes among the units. State (Minnesota) — Minnesota General Property Tax Classification System: Property tax is calculated by applying a class rate to the parcel's estimated market value to determine tax capacity, then multiplying by the local tax rate. For residential homesteads (Class 1a), the rate is 1.00% for the first $500,000 of market value and 1.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Blaine city, MN.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.