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Bellingham
  • Town in Washington
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Bellingham

#3 in Best Places to Live in Whatcom County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    Bellingham is a town in Washington with a population of 90,545. Bellingham is in Whatcom County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Bellingham offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bellingham there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bellingham and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bellingham are highly rated.
    Population
    90,545
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $440,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,222
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      243.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      136.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      644.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,999.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      401.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      23%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Bellingham

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,163
    National
    $69,021
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