Between Seattle and Vancouver, sea and summit. Median home price runs about $622K with an effective property tax near 0.87% — roughly $5,411/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Bellingham
Median home price
$622K
Effective property tax
0.87%
Tax friendliness
9/10
Winter mildness
5/10
Summer comfort
10/10
Walkability
4/10
Outdoor access
9/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
4/10
Airport connectivity
5/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
6/10
Growth trajectory
8/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, outdoor-first households, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: