San Juan Islands, WA relocation guide
Moving to Bellingham, WA
$627,500Median home value
Whatcom CountyArea
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About Bellingham
Bellingham is a waterfront college city in Whatcom County, between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., and home to Western Washington University. A revitalized Fairhaven district, working waterfront, and trail-rich parks give it a Pacific Northwest college-town energy.
Home prices in Bellingham
The median home value in Bellingham is $627,500.
Top places in Bellingham
- Fairhaven Historic District — brick streets, bookshops, and cafes on Bellingham Bay.
- Whatcom Falls Park — waterfalls, bridges, and trails in the city.
- Boulevard Park — waterfront park with boardwalk over the bay.
- Western Washington University — hilltop campus with bay views.
Commuting from Bellingham
- Bellingham International Airport, in the city.
- Amtrak Cascades serves Bellingham's Fairhaven station; I-5 runs through the city.
Bellingham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bellingham, WA?
The median home value in Bellingham is $627,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham International Airport, in the city.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.