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Bellingham, WA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

sacramento_adam

Studio apartments in Bellingham -options?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this?

0 replies 7 upvotes housing
Victoria H.

Planning a move to Bellingham -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $65,821 in Bellingham. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Hannah Ross

Best and worst neighborhoods in Bellingham

Hey, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 92,367 people. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

1 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Alexander B.

Housing market in Bellingham right now

So, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

18 replies 4 upvotes housing
Patricia W.

Biggest downsides of living in Bellingham?

First post here. The median home value here is around $577,400, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,367 people. Homes are going for about $577,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exc...

2 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Austin Anderson

What I wish I knew before living in Bellingham

Hey, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly...

1 replies 4 upvotes living
Timothy A.

Housing market in Bellingham — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $577,400. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1478. Is now a good time to buy in Bellingham? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

7 replies 45 upvotes housing
sacramento_adam

First time home buyer in Bellingham

Alright, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot ...

3 replies 2 upvotes housing
Nancy A.

Internet providers in Bellingham?

Hey, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $65,821 in Bellingham. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots?

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Santiago C.

Planning a move to Bellingham -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $577,400 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no suga...

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lake_caroline44

Couple moving to Bellingham from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 35-year-old data analyst and Median household income is $65,821, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overt...

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Isabelle Baker

Worst things about Bellingham nobody talks about

We're a young couple and With a population of 92,367, Bellingham is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,367 people. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has impro...

25 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Asher Hernandez

Commute times in Bellingham -how bad?

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

3 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Asher Hernandez

Starting a business in Bellingham?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 92,367 people. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech sc...

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Patricia W.

Is Bellingham a good place to live?

Hey everyone, Would love some local perspective. Thanks! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

2 replies 1 upvotes living
Charlotte Roberts

Moving from Tampa to Bellingham next month

Random thought, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,367 people. Downtown has improved a ...

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Susan C.

Co-working spaces in Bellingham?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a g...

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Sebastian Parker

Best apartments in Bellingham under ?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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Sebastian Lewis

Anyone work in healthcare in Bellingham?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2016. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,478/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Audrey Martin

Relocating to Bellingham, WA -pros and cons?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough ...

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Tyler M.

Best coffee shops in Bellingham?

Alright, Just moved here 8 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bellingham sits at 273.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of comm...

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Victoria H.

Housing in Bellingham compared to New York

Hey, Military spouse here. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Piper Diaz

Raising a family in Bellingham -thoughts?

Alright, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Isabelle Baker

Dog-friendly places in Bellingham?

Random thought, I've been here for 11 years and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a ve...

0 replies 6 upvotes qa
Cora Murphy

Considering Bellingham vs New York -help me decide

You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up....

18 replies 25 upvotes moving
Santiago C.

Is Bellingham good for remote workers?

So, Homes are going for about $577,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,478 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fa...

0 replies 17 upvotes jobs
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