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Blaine, MN vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- The median age of a home in Blaine is 39.3% younger than the median age of a home in Buffalo Grove.
 Blaine, MNBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$334,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months7.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.89.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$28.7$11.0
 Homes Owned82.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Blaine, MNBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,600$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,210  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,810$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,690  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,650  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Blaine, MNBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Blaine, MNBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99936.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock29.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock13.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Blaine, MNBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock26.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Blaine    4 Reviews
Ethan · Blaine, MN
One of the best cities to raise a family in the TC
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Blaine since 2016 and this city is growing rapidly and has become Anoka County's most populous city currently at 65K. It has tons of eat outs, shops, bike  More

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mylin · Minneapolis, MN
blaine
Over 12 years ago

a peaceful place to live and very lots of friendly people.   More

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Leah · North Pole, AK
Born and raised--- and haven't seen better
Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Blaine, MN, and having been all over the country now and living in Alaska currently, I have found that my high school education was much better  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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