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Compare Bellingham to Mercer Island
This post compares Bellingham, Washington to Mercer Island, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Bellingham (city) | Mercer Island (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,388 | 24,768 |
| Income (median) | $40,566 | $110,338 |
| Home Value (median) | $328,300 | $1,034,600 |
| White | 82% | 74% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 18% |
| With Kids | 21% | 34% |
| Age (median) | 31 | 45 |
| Rentals | 54% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bellingham or Mercer Island?
A: Bellingham has a larger population count than Mercer Island: 85388 compared with 24768 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bellingham or in Mercer Island?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Bellingham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bellingham or Mercer Island?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Bellingham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bellingham does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 54% for Bellingham versus 29% for Mercer Island.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Bellingham may include: Bremerton, Everett, and Olympia.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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