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Bellingham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County
Bellingham, MA
At a Glance
How Bellingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bellingham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bellingham residents earn a median household income of $88,731 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,579. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellingham is $385,300 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,360. Median rent is $1,995/month, with 48.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bellingham reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,132/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Bellingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellingham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.