As of 2012, Bellingham Metro Area's population is 201,140 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 24.36 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Bellingham Metro Area is $240,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.62 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Bellingham Metro Area's cost of living is 26.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Bellingham Metro Area public schools spend $4,707 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Bellingham Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Bellingham Metro Area is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bellingham Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 2.74 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Bellingham Metro Area'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 • Median Priced Homes |