Bellingham’s location makes it a desirable place to plant roots for people that are trying to escape the metro hustle and bustle of big cities like Seattle or Vancouver BC. We are a 2-hour drive north of Seattle and an hour drive south of Vancouver. The happy medium! Bellingham’s population continues to increase each year with many people relocating from all over. It could be the great outdoors, the thriving economy, Job opportunities, No state income tax, quality education, or just a higher quality of life altogether.
Bellingham is the 11th largest city in Washington State, which is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 17.29% in 2010. Spanning over 30 miles, Bellingham has a population density of 3,427 people per square mile.