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Bellingham, WA

Founded 1852Whatcom CountyElev. 22 m
Population
92,367
Median home
$577,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Bellingham

Bellingham is a city in Washington with about 92,367 residents. Bellingham was founded in 1852 and sits in Whatcom County. The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $65,821. Homes carry a median value of $577,400, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.3%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
92,367
Median age
34.5
Median household income
$65,821
Per-capita income
$42,120
Poverty rate
18.3%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
18.7 min
Work from home
14.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.3%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black1.2%
Asian5.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Service21.5%
Sales & office18%
Production, transportation & material moving10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$577,400
Median gross rent
$1,478/mo
Owner-occupied
45.2%
Median year built
1985
Households
41,060
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Bellingham has 36 public schools — 18 elementary, 4 middle, 12 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading55%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bellingham High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bellingham Re-Engagement ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Blaine Re-EngagementHighGrades 10–12
Intergenerational High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
LUMMI HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Meridian High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Meridian Impact Re-EngagementHighGrades 9–12
Options High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sehome High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Squalicum High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)HighGrades 6–12
Whatcom Co Detention CenterHighGrades 8–12
Fairhaven Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kulshan Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime15% below national
Bellingham330
Washington365
United States386
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime116% above national
Bellingham4,220
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 43% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bellingham Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bellingham.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Whatcom County
AvalancheVery High
Ice stormVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bellingham is in Whatcom County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bellingham was founded in 1852 and sits in Whatcom County. Elevation ~22 m.

Map of Bellingham
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Historic places

36 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Donovan, J. J., HouseEldridge Homesite and MansionFlatiron BuildingBellingham National Bank BuildingAftermath ClubhouseBlack, Alfred L., HouseGreat Northern Passenger StationGamwell House
Notable people from Bellingham
Hilary SwankBilly BurkeTommy NoonanBrett CooperTrey AzagthothEdith EvansonKara BajemaSteve BakerAryness Joy WickensDoug Pederson
People searches in Bellingham
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Nearby cities
Mount Vernon (24 mi)Marysville (49 mi)Lake Stevens (55 mi)Everett (56 mi)Lynnwood (64 mi)Edmonds (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bellingham, WA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bellingham, Washington.

Kaz Airk Joshua Mckenzie, 44
Bellingham · 98225
AKA David Brown, J Brown
Michael Todd Williams, 62
Bellingham · 98226
AKA Michael Williams, Michael Todd Williams
Robert Leroy Smith, 50
Bellingham · Whatcom County · 98226
AKA Robert L Smith
John Devaughn Hill, 74
Bellingham · Whatcom County · 98225
James Franklin Whitley, 51ABSCONDER
Bellingham · 98226
AKA Jame Franklin Whitley, James Franklin Whitely

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bellingham — frequently asked

What is the population of Bellingham, Washington?
Bellingham has a population of about 92,367, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bellingham?
The median home value in Bellingham is $577,400, and the median gross rent is $1,478/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bellingham safe? What is the crime rate?
Bellingham Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 330 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bellingham face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Whatcom County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, ice storm, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Bellingham?
Bellingham has 36 public schools (18 elementary, 4 middle, 12 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bellingham?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Bellingham. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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