Living in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is a county in Washington with a population of around 212,284, part of the Bellingham, WA MSA metro area. The main communities are Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,909/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $585K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.9%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and cool summers (highs around 62°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and hurricane risk.
Demographics
Whatcom County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Whatcom County, Washington
Home price trend in Whatcom County
Top Cities and towns in Whatcom County
Bellingham
Population: 80,885
Home price:$588,390
Blaine
Population: 4,684
Home price:$481,299
Nooksack
Population: 1,338
Home price:$450,723
Ferndale
Population: 11,415
Home price:$545,465
Everson
Population: 2,481
Home price:$437,333
Lynden
Population: 11,951
Home price:$528,743
Sumas
Population: 1,307
Home price:$462,323
Rent Price trend in Whatcom County
Demographics & Amenities in Whatcom County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
37.3 Years
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
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Hazards in Whatcom County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
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Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Whatcom County
Average Summer temperature
83°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Not much sun
Precipitation
71.89 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Whatcom County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.1%
Total Employer Establishments
194,967
Poverty (%)
9.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.9%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Whatcom County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inWhatcom County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Whatcom County
Robbery
0.38/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.01/ per 1000
Burglary
6.33/ per 1000
Arson
0.08/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.88/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000