Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
Living in Mt. Baker
Bikeability56
Walkability54
Commute85
Public Transit41
Affordability97
Public Safety71
Airports50
Hospitals63
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$360kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$310 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mt. Baker
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Mt. Baker
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 37 | 7 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mt. Baker
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Christian School
1 miles, W
Assumption Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Explorations Academy
2 miles, SW
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
3 miles, SW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
71 miles, S
Bastyr University
73 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
76 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, W
Island Hospital
20 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
21 miles, S
Skagit Valley Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mt. Baker, Bellingham, WA
Bellingham International Airport
5 miles, W
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
92 miles, S
Portland International Airport
220 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
232 miles, SE