Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Bellingham, WA vs Bristol, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Bellingham is 52.8% younger than the median age of a home in Bristol.
 Bellingham, WABristol, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$165,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock67.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.156.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.3$11.0
 Homes Owned44.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented51.0%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bellingham, WABristol, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,090$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$670$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,110$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,370  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Bellingham, WABristol, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.2%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bellingham, WABristol, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9998.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bellingham, WABristol, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock15.9%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews
Clayton · Bend, OR
I love Bellingham
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

   |    Reply
Wil · Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is the shiz
Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

   |    Reply
David · Bellingham, WA
You’ll hate it here don’t move.
Over 4 years ago

If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bellingham

See all reviews
Reviews for Bristol    7 Reviews
Brad · Bristol, VA
Life hack if you are new to the area
Over 6 years ago

Eat and live on the TN side, shop on the VA side.  More

   |    Reply
Courtney · Bristol, VA
Not for me
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here my whole life and the crime/drug rate keeps going up. This area is starting to go downhill. Not to mention the property taxes are  More

   |    Reply
Courtney · Bristol, VA
If you’re on meth then it’s the town for you!
Over 7 years ago

Lived here my whole life basically and this place is going downhill. It’s a drug area. Mostly people on meth and pills. I feel like the crime rate just keeps going up.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bristol

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Abilene, TexasBluffton, South CarolinaCompare
 Galena, OhioAtlanta, GeorgiaCompare
 Longview, TexasParis, TexasCompare
 Westerville, OhioRochester, New YorkCompare
 Albany, OregonGrants, New MexicoCompare
 Roaring Spring, PennsylvaniaAlbany, New YorkCompare
 Troy, MichiganLansing, MichiganCompare
 Newburgh, IndianaCape May, New JerseyCompare
 Cookeville, TennesseeFlorence, AlabamaCompare
 Berthoud, ColoradoSpringfield, MissouriCompare

Learn More About Bellingham, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Bristol, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.