At a Glance
Median Income
$85,781
$36,217 per capita
Home Value
$484,500
Zillow: $509,442
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
2,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Nooksack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nooksack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nooksack a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nooksack residents earn a median household income of $85,781 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,217. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% 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 Nooksack is $484,500 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,442. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 45.0% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Nooksack reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,218/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Nooksack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nooksack has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,547
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,682/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,781
Per Capita$36,217
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$484,500
Rent$1,750
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$509,442
Housing Units590
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property2,218/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Nooksack was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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