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Bellingham, WA
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About Bellingham
Bellingham is a neighborhood in the Bellingham Metro Area and in the Whatcom County. It has a population of 90,821 and a population density of 3,143, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 33, which is 4 years below the Bellingham Metro median age and 5 years below the national average.
Bellingham has a median home value of $643,800, which is 1% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,051 is 48% above the metro average rent and 48% above the national average rent. The average household income in Bellingham is $56,198 , which is 14% below the Metro average household income and 14% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Bellingham is 6. Bellingham also has a crime index 163 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Bellingham.
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Demographics
Bellingham's population is made up of 39% married, 47% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 31%. Homeowners make up 41% of the population in Bellingham.
- 48% Male
- 52% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Bellingham is $36,147. The Median Household Income is $59,163 and the Bellingham Unemployment Rate is 5%.
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Crime Data
Bellingham crime index is 161 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Bellingham.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.