Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA

Living in Guide Meridian

Bikeability58
Walkability66
Commute92
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety69
Airports49
Hospitals64
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

15kPopulation+3.5k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
51%Family Households+5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black3%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$53kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$307kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$945Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Guide Meridian

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Guide Meridian

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan3973
Feb4143
Mar4541
Apr4930
May5430
Jun5920
Jul6310
Aug6310
Sep5820
Oct5150
Nov4381
Dec3864

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Guide Meridian

Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
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