Bellingham, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Bellingham, Washington Summary
Life in Bellingham research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bellingham over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bellingham:
The population in Bellingham is 90,545.
The median home value in Bellingham is $440,300.
The median income in Bellingham is $59,163.
The cost of living in Bellingham is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bellingham is $1,222.
The unemployment rate in Bellingham is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Bellingham is 19.7%.
Table Of Contents
Bellingham SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Bellingham, WA Crime Report
6,436
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,919.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
197.71%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bellingham / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,436 | 6,919.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 378 | 406.4 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 135 | 145.1 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 219 | 235.4 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,058 | 6,513.0 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 801 | 861.2 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,764 | 5,121.8 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 493 | 530.0 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Bellingham, WA Cost Of Living
123
Bellingham's Overall Cost Of Living
Bellingham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bellingham | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 143 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 128 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
Bellingham, WA Photos
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Rankings for Bellingham in Washington
Map Of Bellingham, WA
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Population over time in Bellingham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,821 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 87,071 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 85,388 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 84,462 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 82,944 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 82,080 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 81,576 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 80,930 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 80,095 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 78,989 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bellingham
| Race | Bellingham | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Bellingham
| Gender | Bellingham | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bellingham for adults over 25
| Education | Bellingham | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bellingham, Washington
| Income | Bellingham | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
