Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Living in Western Washington University

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Bikeability 86
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Walkability 92
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 80
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 76
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Schools 64
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Residents

16k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
23  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
23% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years75%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household23%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone42%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
55% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van67%
Public transportation11%
Walked15%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$230k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$821 Median Monthly Rent +$228 (2010–19)
20% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Western Washington University

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Western Washington University

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump30%

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 Western Washington University

Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

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Bastyr University
70 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
3 miles, N
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Island Hospital
17 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
232 miles, SE