This ranking partly comes down to how well the city has been planned. From a vibrant downtown district to award-winning bike infrastructure and exclusive neighborhoods flush with sprawling estates to city streets adorned with immense murals and sculpture gardens, Bellingham is the perfect marriage between smart urban design and ample natural beauty.
As the home to the acclaimed Western Washington University, Bellingham has a youthful, academic vibe that’s wonderfully paired with an artistic and entrepreneurial spirit, as evidenced by the murals and sculptures found throughout the city. Its location between Seattle and Vancouver also renders it an optimal spot for remote workers, particularly those who work in technology, while its desirable blend of country and contemporary appeals to families, retirees, and everyone in between. This gives Bellingham a vibrant overall energy.
90,545 people live in Bellingham, where the median age is 33.5 and the average individual income is $36,147. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bellingham has 39,496 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bellingham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 90,545 people call Bellingham home. The population density is 3,217.56 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Bellingham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Stella Sopra Italian, Rain or Shine Riviera Club, and Marie’s Bees.
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Dining | 1.04 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 0.79 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 0.39 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 0.72 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 0.43 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 2.78 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.63 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 0.88 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 0.36 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 0.5 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.19 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 3.15 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.99 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.86 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.39 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.72 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.58 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.85 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.4 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.73 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.13 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.46 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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