As of 2012, Whatcom County's population is 201,140 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 20.58 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Whatcom County is $237,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.58 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Whatcom County's cost of living is 21.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Whatcom County public schools spend $4,854 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Whatcom County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Whatcom County is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Whatcom County jobs have Decreased by 2.74 percent.
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Ranked #7 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #30 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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 | Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Whatcom County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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