Bellingham Metro Area, WA
Living in the Bellingham Metro Area
Bikeability59
Walkability53
Commute74
Public Transit45
Affordability51
Public Safety78
Airports53
Hospitals56
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
221kPopulation+25k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$346kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$952Median Monthly Rent+$242 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Bellingham Metro Area
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in the Bellingham Metro Area
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 8 | 8 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec | 36 | 7 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Bellingham Metro Area
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bellingham Metro Area, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bellingham Metro Area, WA
Independence High School
26 miles, SW
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
27 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian School
27 miles, W
Covenant Christian School
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bellingham Metro Area, WA
Western Washington University
30 miles, W
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
77 miles, S
Bastyr University
79 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
81 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bellingham Metro Area, WA
St Joseph Hospital
29 miles, W
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
31 miles, SW
Skagit Valley Hospital
37 miles, SW
Island Hospital
43 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bellingham Metro Area, WA
Bellingham International Airport
32 miles, W
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
99 miles, S
Spokane International Airport
215 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
219 miles, SE