Housing by town in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,555 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,060 in 2015–2019 (+46.7%; Up after inflation).
Sudden Valley has the highest median gross rent ($1,816) and Point Roberts the lowest ($1,095).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,555 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 36.3%
- Median household income
- $81,784
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Whatcom County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $1,577 | 55.4% | $66,755 | $627,500 | $4,353 |
| Birch Bay | $1,222 | 17.9% | $86,854 | $477,200 | $3,110 |
| Blaine | $1,450 | 28.9% | $84,030 | $549,600 | $3,790 |
| Everson | $1,294 | 37.3% | $80,250 | $450,300 | $3,786 |
| Ferndale | $1,477 | 32.4% | $87,579 | $549,300 | $3,712 |
| Geneva | $1,795 | 7.7% | $142,188 | $801,100 | $6,215 |
| Lynden | $1,707 | 33.8% | $103,233 | $596,600 | $3,756 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | $1,496 | 42.4% | $76,019 | $547,100 | $4,015 |
| Nooksack | $1,721 | 14.4% | $97,159 | $524,300 | $3,582 |
| Peaceful Valley | $1,477 | 30.0% | $59,625 | $317,800 | $1,500 |
| Point Roberts | $1,095 | 13.7% | $78,125 | $483,900 | $3,015 |
| Sudden Valley | $1,816 | 7.2% | $100,930 | $489,200 | $3,619 |
| Sumas | $1,585 | 32.8% | $89,375 | $441,500 | $2,963 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,050 | $41,700 | $66,750 |
| 2 people | $28,600 | $47,700 | $76,300 |
| 3 people | $32,200 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 4 people | $35,750 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $64,400 | $103,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,950 | $118,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,700 | $125,850 |
How the places in Whatcom County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Whatcom County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 533 | 230 | 5,255 | 2,263 | 232,192 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 522 | 220 | 4,750 | 2,005 | 236,862 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 433 | 185 | 4,080 | 1,739 | 234,685 | 6 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Whatcom County recorded 433 violent and 4,080 property crimes, 185 and 1,739 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Whatcom County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Police Department | 96,902 | 255 | 3,174 |
| Whatcom County Sheriff's Office | 92,182 | 108 | 435 |
| Ferndale Police Department | 17,121 | 25 | 180 |
| Lynden Police Department | 17,037 | 24 | 203 |
| Blaine Police Department | 6,494 | 18 | 75 |
| Everson Police Department | 4,949 | 3 | 13 |
| Sumas Police Department | 1,703 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Whatcom County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | 50,216 | $1,523 | $631,200 | $63,941 | 59.7% |
| 98226 | 46,782 | $1,620 | $607,600 | $79,375 | 37.6% |
| 98229 | 33,298 | $1,670 | $633,500 | $90,945 | 30.3% |
| 98248 | 28,498 | $1,469 | $589,600 | $91,060 | 23.3% |
| 98264 | 23,123 | $1,688 | $609,100 | $103,638 | 31.6% |
| 98230 | 18,744 | $1,365 | $499,800 | $86,623 | 20.4% |
| 98247 | 9,115 | $1,197 | $564,400 | $88,724 | 27.2% |
| 98266 | 4,245 | $1,343 | $421,200 | $51,361 | 24.2% |
| 98240 | 3,593 | — | $619,700 | $110,116 | 7.0% |
| 98295 | 3,279 | $1,376 | $456,200 | $98,965 | 41.6% |
| 98244 | 2,994 | $1,006 | $447,000 | $67,159 | 7.4% |
| 98276 | 1,794 | $1,721 | $524,300 | $97,159 | 14.4% |
| 98281 | 1,288 | $1,095 | $483,900 | $78,125 | 13.7% |
| 98262 | 957 | — | $579,000 | $83,000 | 11.1% |
| 98220 | 541 | — | $368,800 | $92,266 | 14.6% |
| 98283 | 442 | $755 | $338,000 | $72,237 | 18.2% |
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Questions about Whatcom County
What is the crime rate in Whatcom County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Whatcom County recorded 185 violent and 1,739 property crimes per 100,000 residents (433 violent and 4,080 property crimes in all).
Which place in Whatcom County has the highest rent?
Sudden Valley has the highest median gross rent, $1,816 (±$290) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Whatcom County has the lowest rent?
Point Roberts has the lowest median gross rent, $1,095 (±$253) a month.
What is the median rent in Whatcom County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Whatcom County is $1,555 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whatcom County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whatcom County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bellingham, WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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