About Whatcom County

Whatcom is a county in the WA State. It has a population of 231,919 and a population density of 107, which is 12% above the national average.


Whatcom County has a median home value of $618,190. The average rent of $1,808 is 13% below the national average rent. The average household income in Whatcom County is $74,884 , which is 4% below the national average of household income.

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$618,190Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,808Median Rent
$1,500 National
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Whatcom County's population is made up of 49% married, 35% single, 11% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 31%. Homeowners make up 63% of the population in Whatcom County.

231,919Population
327,000,000 National
107Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Whatcom County is $43,138. The Median Household Income is $74,884

$43,138Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$74,884Median Household Income
$68,703 National
13% Poverty Rate
$10 National
4% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Whatcom County
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$618,190Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,808Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
37%
Home Owners
63%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Birch Bay crime index is 100 which is lower than the national average.

100
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

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.

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