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Car-dependent
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Some transit
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Bikeable
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Bellingham is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Bellingham is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Little Darlings
Childcare
Kinder Care Learning Center
Childcare
Kelly Hall
Childcare
Geneva Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 432 students
Parkview Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 399 students
Columbia Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 231 students
Wade King Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 346 students
Lowell Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 303 students
Silver Beach Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 349 students
Sunnyland Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 316 students
Irene Reither Primary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 707 students
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 321 students
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Public • K-8 • 217 students
Geneva Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 432 students
Lowell Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 303 students
Columbia Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 231 students
Wade King Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 346 students
Parkview Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 399 students
Sunnyland Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 316 students
Harmony Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 309 students
Silver Beach Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 349 students
Kulshan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 623 students
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Public • K-8 • 217 students
Fairhaven Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 597 students
Whatcom Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 600 students
Meridian Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 382 students
Shuksan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 579 students
Sehome High School
Public • 9-12 • 1163 students
Meridian High School
Public • 9-12 • 487 students
Bellingham High School
Public • 9-12 • 1218 students
Squalicum High School
Public • 9-12 • 1280 students
Options High School
Public • 9-12 • 188 students
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Public • 9-12 • 97 students
Bellingham Technical College
College
Western Washington University
College
Bellingham Technical College
College
Whatcom Community College
College
BTC family learning center
College
Bellingham International Airport
Airport
Lake Samish Seaplane Base
Airport
Floathaven Airstrip
Airport
Floathaven Seaplane Base
Airport
Cordata Pkwy at Sequoia Rd
Bus
Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 30th St
Bus
State St at Chestnut St
Bus
Meridian St at North St
Bus
Kellogg Rd at Whatcom Community College
Bus
Bellingham International Airport
Airport
Lake Samish Seaplane Base
Airport
Floathaven Airstrip
Airport
Floathaven Seaplane Base
Airport
Cordata Pkwy at Sequoia Rd
Bus
Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 30th St
Bus
State St at Chestnut St
Bus
Meridian St at North St
Bus
Kellogg Rd at Whatcom Community College
Bus
Meridian St at Oregon St
Bus
Lake Whatcom Blvd at Gate 2
Bus
Northwest Ave at 3400 Block
Bus
Northwest Ave at Sterling Dr
Bus
Bellingham Fairhaven
Train
Bellingham Fairhaven
Train
AB Crepes
Food
Domino's
Food
Pita Pit
Food
Subway
Food
Subway
Food
Taco Bell
Food
Chipotle
Food
Grant's Burgers
Food
Menchie's
Food
Kulshan Brewery
Drinks
Menace Brewing
Drinks
Fireside
Drinks
The Admiralty Lounge
Drinks
Rumors Cabaret
Drinks
Aslan Depot
Drinks
1-Up Lounge
Drinks
Goods Produce
Drinks
Paws for a Beer
Drinks
AB Crepes
Food
Domino's
Food
Pita Pit
Food
Subway
Food
Subway
Food
Taco Bell
Food
Chipotle
Food
Grant's Burgers
Food
Menchie's
Food
Brandywine Kitchen
Restaurant
Goji Bistro
Restaurant
Storia Cucina
Restaurant
China Palace
Restaurant
Cafe Rumba
Restaurant
Cascade Pizza
Restaurant
Coconut Kenny's
Restaurant
Black Pearl Asian Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
Busara Thai Cuisine
Restaurant
Macy's
Shopping
TJ Maxx
Shopping
Walmart
Shopping
Burlington
Shopping
Harbor Center
Shopping
Macy's
Shopping
Target
Shopping
Marshalls
Shopping
Big Lots
Shopping
Community Food Co-op
Grocery store
West Coast Oriental Grocer
Grocery store
Food Mart
Grocery store
Haggen
Grocery store
Community Food Co-op
Grocery store
Sweet Bellingham
Grocery store
Northwest Market
Grocery store
7-Eleven
Grocery store
Mi Rancho Meat Market
Grocery store
Macy's
Shopping
TJ Maxx
Shopping
Walmart
Shopping
Burlington
Shopping
Harbor Center
Shopping
Macy's
Shopping
Target
Shopping
Marshalls
Shopping
Big Lots
Shopping
Dr. John's Auto Clinic
Automotive
Mobil
Automotive
MAACO
Automotive
Shell
Automotive
Shell
Automotive
McEvoy Commercial Fuel
Automotive
Walk In Parking
Automotive
Olsen Auto Body & Collision
Automotive
Midas
Automotive
Dr. John's Auto Clinic
Automotive
Mobil
Automotive
MAACO
Automotive
Shell
Automotive
Shell
Automotive
McEvoy Commercial Fuel
Automotive
Walk In Parking
Automotive
Olsen Auto Body & Collision
Automotive
Midas
Automotive
Unity Care NW - Bellingham
Healthcare
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Healthcare
Walmart Pharmacy
Healthcare
Chuckanut Medicine
Healthcare
Swanson Pediatric Dental Center
Healthcare
PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic
Healthcare
Safeway
Healthcare
Newhaven Dental
Healthcare
Lee Family Dental
Healthcare
Coachman Inn
Hotel
Hamlet Hotel
Hotel
Days Inn
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham
Hotel
Bellingham Lodge
Hotel
GuestHouse Inn Bellingham
Hotel
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Hotel
Wingate by Wyndham Heritage Inn
Hotel
Real Living
Other
State Farm
Other
Farmers Insurance - Rollo Van Slyke
Other
Oltman's Insurance
Other
Windermere Real Estate
Other
State Farm
Other
State Farm
Other
Bellingham Underwriters
Other
Stambaugh Designs - Web Design & SEO
Other
Great Clips
Personal care
SmartStyle
Personal care
Sunrise Spa
Personal care
Honey Salon
Personal care
Le Nails
Personal care
Kaur Lounge Hair Salon
Personal care
Barkley Massage
Personal care
Repose Bodywork Studio
Personal care
Miraculous Braidz & Beauty
Personal care
Cypress Veterinary Hospital
Pet care
Wild Bird Chalet
Pet care
Lake Padden Dog Park
Pet care
Hannah's Grooming and Spa
Pet care
Nana Doggie Grooming
Pet care
Mud Bay
Pet care
Bellingham Pet Supply
Pet care
FurEver Friends
Pet care
Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge
Pet care
Northwest Baptist Church
Place of worship
Good Shepherd Community Church
Place of worship
Legacy Church
Place of worship
The Church at Bakerview
Place of worship
Central Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Place of worship
St. Joachim Church
Place of worship
Unity Spiritual Center
Place of worship
My Church
Place of worship
Fire Station #5
Public service
United States Post Office
Public service
Corrections Office - Parole
Public service
Fire Station #1
Public service
First Federal
Public service
The UPS Store
Public service
USPS
Public service
Whatcom County Courthouse
Public service
Fire Station #32 (Bellingham Airport)
Public service
Ampitheatre
Entertainment
Royal Nightclub
Entertainment
Mindport Exhibits
Entertainment
Lookout Arts Center
Entertainment
Bell Tower Community Center
Entertainment
CreativiTea
Entertainment
Central Library
Entertainment
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Entertainment
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema
Entertainment
Ampitheatre
Entertainment
Royal Nightclub
Entertainment
Mindport Exhibits
Entertainment
Lookout Arts Center
Entertainment
Bell Tower Community Center
Entertainment
CreativiTea
Entertainment
Central Library
Entertainment
PFC's Limelight Cinema
Entertainment
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema
Entertainment
Pavilion
Sports
Tennis
Sports
Field #3
Sports
Frank Geri Field #3
Sports
Orca Field
Sports
Kulshan Middle School Blacktop
Sports
Bellis Fairways Disc Golf Park
Sports
Joy of Pilates
Sports
Kulshan Crossfit
Sports
Average rent in Bellingham
In Bellingham, the average rent is $1,810 per month, with the average rental size around 772 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,500 - $2,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,810/month
Average rental size
772 sqft
Rent ranges
- Under $1,000
- 0.1%
- $1,001 - $1,500
- 28.1%
- $1,501 - $2,000
- 50.6%
- $2,001 - $2,500
- 11.4%
- $2,501 - $3,000
- 5.9%
- Over $3,000
- 3.9%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Washington
In Washington, renters typically spend around $438 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $20 for cable to $121 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$121
$121
Gas
$99
$99
Water
$81
$81
Sewer
$82
$82
Cable
$20
$20
Internet
$35
$35
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