Here's what it costs to live in Bellingham, Washington, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, while the typical home is valued around $627,500. Households earn a median of $66,755 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,755
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,577
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$627,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,463
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,493
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,794
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,495
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
93,438
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,675
Per month
Avg Home Value
$631,925
Census ACS
January Avg
40°F
July Avg
63°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.7%
What is the cost of living index for Bellingham?
The cost of living index for Bellingham is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bellingham?
The median gross rent in Bellingham is $1,577 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bellingham?
The median household income in Bellingham is $66,755 per year.
What is the median home value in Bellingham?
The median home value in Bellingham is $627,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bellingham?
Air quality data for Bellingham is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bellingham?
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
