Blaine, MN vs Fairfax, VA
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
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 23). Blaine leads in cost of living index (112 vs 160). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $100,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 73,774 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+35.0 |
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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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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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