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Whatcom County, WA

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Area Highlights

Whatcom County, WA residents have a median age of 38.6 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and sales industries.

233,719 Population

The population has increased by 3% since the year 2010.

97,361 Households

$72,080 /yr
Median Household Income

$589,000
Median Home Sale Price

21m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

38.6 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

48.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Some College 25%
Bachelors Degree 23%
High School Graduate 20%
Graduate Degree 15%
Associates Degree 11%
Some High School 7%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Some College, representing 24.66% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
27.6% of households have children

Economics

$72,080 /yr
Median Household Income
$589,000
Median Sales Price
21 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.78% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 82%
  • Work from Home 10%
  • Walk or Bike 6%
  • Public Transit 2%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 61,161 57%
Rented 36,200 34%
Vacant 9,679 9%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 73%
Blue Collar 27%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.6 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 5%
Other 5%
Native American 3%
Black 1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 76%, followed by Hispanic at 10%, Asian at 5%, and Other at 5%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

73° July
Hottest Average Month
32° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
32°
43°
Feb
34°
47°
Mar
36°
52°
Apr
39°
57°
May
44°
63°
Jun
49°
68°
Jul
52°
73°
Aug
52°
73°
Sep
48°
68°
Oct
42°
58°
Nov
37°
49°
Dec
33°
44°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$149,000
For sale
0.2 acres

263 Windsor Drive
Point Roberts, WA 98281

$2,100,000
For sale
5.13 acres

231 Marine Dr 1,2,3
Point Roberts, WA 98281

$320,000
For sale
0.33 acres

2149 Seabright Loop
Point Roberts, WA 98281

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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