Bellingham, WA
Living in Bellingham
Bikeability82
Walkability76
Commute89
Public Transit62
Affordability58
Public Safety68
Airports51
Hospitals63
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
89kPopulation+9.8k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$375kMedian Home Value+$69k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$969Median Monthly Rent+$251 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bellingham
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Bellingham
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump32%
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 Bellingham
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bellingham, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bellingham, WA
Explorations Academy
0 miles, W
Assumption Catholic School
0 miles, NW
Home Port Learning Center
1 miles, W
Cedar Tree Montessori
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
1 miles, SW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
70 miles, S
Bastyr University
71 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
75 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bellingham, WA
St Joseph Hospital
1 miles, N
Island Hospital
19 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Skagit Valley Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bellingham, WA
Bellingham International Airport
4 miles, NW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
90 miles, S
Portland International Airport
219 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
232 miles, SE