At a Glance
Median Income
$65,821
$42,120 per capita
Home Value
$577,400
Zillow: $661,763
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
3,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
11.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellingham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellingham residents earn a median household income of $65,821 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,120. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellingham is $577,400 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,763. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Bellingham reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,782/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
46.5% of adults in Bellingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellingham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92,367
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density3,275/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,821
Per Capita$42,120
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
D
Home Value$577,400
Rent$1,478
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$661,763
Housing Units42,358
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent358/100K
Property3,782/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary494/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellingham was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.