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Bellingham, Washington

       
Total population 75,150 Average January/July temperatures 29.7° / 65.9°
Median home price $ 264,750 Annual Precipitation 24.42 in. /yr.

Bellingham, Washington

This bayside town sits in Whatcom County.

Cultural Attractions
The Bellingham Railway Museum features exhibits and a collection of scale models.
Economy
Bellingham is a shipping and manufacturing center.
Geography
Bellingham is in northwestern Washington, just south of the U.S.-Canadian border.
Historical
The oldest home still standing in Bellingham was built in 1856.
Recreation
The Lake Padden Golf Course offers lessons, practice facilities, a snack bar, and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 36.44 ° / 23.05 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.94 ° / 51.9 °
Precipitation (?) 24.42 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 102
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 264,750
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $42001.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $35104
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.4 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .440 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 24
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 16
Number of museums within the county (?) 8
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 75,150
Population density (?) 2,958 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 96.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 17,015 people
Education (?) 35 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 6
Number of clinics within the county (?) 25
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 65
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