Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Living in Guide Meridian
Bikeability
58
Walkability
66
Commute
92
Public Transit
46
Affordability
100
Public Safety
69
Airports
49
Hospitals
64
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
15k
Population
+3.5k (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black3%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$307k
Median Home Value
+$56k (2010–19)
42%
Built 2000 or Later
$945
Median Monthly Rent
+$180 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Guide Meridian
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Guide Meridian
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Guide Meridian
Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Gardenview Montessori
1 miles, S
St Paul's Academy
1 miles, S
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
1 miles, NE
Cedar Tree Montessori
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
3 miles, S
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
72 miles, S
Bastyr University
74 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
78 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, SE
Island Hospital
20 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Skagit Valley Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Bellingham International Airport
2 miles, W
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
93 miles, S
Portland International Airport
221 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
235 miles, SE