Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Living in Columbia
Bikeability87
Walkability71
Commute93
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports50
Hospitals64
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-484 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$333kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 9 | 7 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec | 37 | 8 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Cedar Tree Montessori
1 miles, E
Home Port Learning Center
1 miles, SE
St Paul's Academy
1 miles, NE
Assumption Catholic School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
2 miles, S
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
70 miles, S
Bastyr University
72 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
76 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, Bellingham, WA
St Joseph Hospital
1 miles, NE
Island Hospital
19 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Skagit Valley Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Bellingham International Airport
3 miles, NW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
91 miles, S
Portland International Airport
219 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
234 miles, SE