Whatcom County, WA Housing

Whatcom, WA County is known for its robust housing market. The median value of a house in the county is currently $566,000, which is significantly higher than the US median value of $338,100. This high median home value reflects the strong appreciation of houses in Whatcom County over the past year – up 8.86% compared to an 8.27% increase across the US. As such, it's no surprise that many are looking to invest in this area and take advantage of its strong housing market potential.

The median home cost in Whatcom County is $566,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 156.9%. Home Appreciation in Whatcom County is up 14.7%.

Average Age of Homes

- The median age of Whatcom County real estate is 34 years old

The Rental Market in Whatcom County

- Renters make up 32.6% of the Whatcom County population
- 1.0% of houses and apartments in Whatcom County, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW

Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

Housing by Year Built

Housing	Whatcom, Washington	United States
	98,941.0	139,647,020.0
	34	42
	$566,000	$338,100
	14.7%	16.6%
	71.5%	57.0%
	156.9%	101.1%
	$8.07	$10.98
	$3,199	$2,690
	56.7%	57.4%
	9.2%	11.2%
	34.1%	31.4%
Vacant Housing
	1.0%	1.9%
	0.2%	0.4%
	0.6%	0.7%
	0.3%	0.4%
	4.8%	3.6%
	2.2%	4.1%
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
	1.7%	2.6%
	1.1%	2.4%
	0.9%	2.8%
	0.8%	3.9%
	0.7%	4.5%
	2.6%	11.3%
	3.7%	13.0%
	16.1%	20.1%
	23.2%	13.6%
	18.4%	8.3%
	21.1%	9.7%
	5.5%	3.9%
	3.1%	2.2%
	0.4%	0.8%
	0.7%	1.1%
Housing Units by Year Structure Built
	0.3%	0.2%
	16.9%	13.6%
	16.9%	13.6%
	19.7%	13.6%
	12.1%	13.2%
	16.4%	14.8%
	19.7%	13.6%
	4.5%	10.0%
	2.6%	4.7%
	11.6%	12.2%

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Wendy · Birch Bay, WA

Public Funding For Private Profit

Over 5 years ago

I think you have to turn in your heart and soul to serve an elected position in the county government. These people lie. Badly. Everyday. They see the public as the More

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