Columbia, Bellingham, WA

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 71
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 76
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Schools 68
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Residents

11k Population -484 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$333k Median Home Value +$68k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 9 7
Feb 40 5 5
Mar 43 5 2
Apr 48 4 0
May 54 3 0
Jun 59 2 0
Jul 63 1 0
Aug 64 2 0
Sep 58 3 0
Oct 50 6 0
Nov 42 10 2
Dec 37 8 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia, Bellingham, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia, Bellingham, WA

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St Paul's Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia, Bellingham, WA

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Bastyr University
72 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia, Bellingham, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
1 miles, NE
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Island Hospital
19 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Columbia, Bellingham, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
234 miles, SE