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Bellingham, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
92,367
Population
3,275/sq mi density
$65,821
Median Income
$42,120 per capita
$577,400
Home Value
$658,167 Zillow
$1,478
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
2,926 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,821 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$577,400 home value, $1,478/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$577,400
105% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
27% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.2%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
42,358
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$577,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$658,167
Median Sale Price
$642,780
Median List Price
$645,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.2%
Owner-Occupied
54.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,478/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,908/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
34 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
64
Price Drops
21.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$396
Active Inventory
157
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
45.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $577,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $658,167 |
| Median Sale Price | $642,780 |
| Median List Price | $645,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $396 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,478 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,908 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Homes Sold | 64 |
| Active Inventory | 157 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $396 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 42,358 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 37.3% |