Living in Bellingham (Washington)
Bellingham (Washington) is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 85,146 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #173 of 6,413), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #479 of 16,523), climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #983 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bellingham (Washington)
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 15 min and sets around 1:16; in late June it sets around 6:17.
How Bellingham (Washington) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,656 of 11,898 | #229 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,902 of 9,771 | #236 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 37 | #5,606 of 8,006 | #191 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,090 of 6,237 | #153 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,307 of 9,474 | #142 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #3,998 of 9,474 | #177 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #2,982 of 10,762 | #128 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 40 | #3,595 of 4,537 | #122 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 41 | #3,587 of 4,444 | #125 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,080 of 7,271 | #151 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 48 | #5,780 of 6,227 | #205 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #6,339 of 8,006 | #186 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,248 of 12,111 | #264 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,975 of 7,271 | #130 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,467 of 9,474 | #123 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #7,174 of 18,063 | #62 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #479 of 16,523 | #25 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #14,017 of 18,063 | #146 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,894 of 16,523 | #168 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #4,038 of 21,167 | #98 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #983 of 12,111 | #5 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #173 of 6,413 | #21 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #6,031 of 12,111 | #212 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #2,829 of 4,750 | #83 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sudden Valley 11 km
- Ferndale (Washington) 12 km
- Lynden 21 km
- Birch Bay 26 km
- Anacortes 29 km
- Blaine (Washington) 32 km
- Burlington (Washington) 34 km
- Sedro-Woolley 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.