Housing & Real Estate — Bellingham, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 43,468 |
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| Occupied | 41,060 |
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| Vacant | 2,408 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 18,550 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 22,510 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $627,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$762,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,478/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,353/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 54.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,416 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 7,326 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 6,436 |
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| Built before 1960 | 10,205 |
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| Median Year Built | 1985 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
