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Compare Bellingham to Seattle
This post compares Bellingham, Washington to Seattle, 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) | Seattle (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,388 | 688,245 |
| Income (median) | $40,566 | $65,883 |
| Home Value (median) | $328,300 | $537,800 |
| White | 82% | 68% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| Asian | 6% | 14% |
| With Kids | 21% | 20% |
| Age (median) | 31 | 35 |
| Rentals | 54% | 53% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Bellingham or Seattle?
A: Bellingham has a much smaller population count than Seattle: 85388 compared with 688245 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Bellingham or in Seattle?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Bellingham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Bellingham or Seattle?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Bellingham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Bellingham does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Bellingham versus 53% for Seattle.
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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