Bellingham, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 29,425 housing units in Bellingham.
This represents a 33.1% growth from 22,114 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 29,256 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 169 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bellingham is about 47.9%.
Bellingham's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5%.
Average household size is 2.23 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bellingham were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 5.80% |
| One Bedroom | 17.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Median year structure was built | 1970 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $156,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $151,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $554 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.10% |
| Debt Free | 31.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.7% |
