Electricity rates in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA ranks 3 of 44 Washington cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (63.6%). Bellingham, Washington has 92,367 residents in 41,060 households; 55.9% heat with electricity.
Bellingham on the map
Whatcom County, with Bellingham marked
Who lives in Bellingham: income, cars, homes
16,119 residents of Bellingham, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.5. In Bellingham, WA, 13,840 of 21,763 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 19,276 households moved in since 2018 and 4,112 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Bellingham, WA homes: 19,073 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,491 none or one, median 4.6 rooms. In Bellingham, WA, 10,296 of 41,060 households earn under $35,000, 12,740 $35,000-$75,000, 11,161 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,863 $150,000 or more. In Bellingham, WA, 3,910 households own no vehicle and 21,871 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 49,105 workers in Bellingham, WA, 7,122 work from home, 31,198 drive alone, 1,601 ride transit and 3,012 walk.
Household income in Bellingham, WA
| Bellingham, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA, households under $35,000 | 25.1% | 6 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, households $150,000 or more | 16.7% | 32 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, residents below poverty | 18.3% | 2 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, median age | 34.5 | 37 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 43.9% | 40 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, households without a vehicle | 9.5% | 7 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 53.3% | 36 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, workers at home | 14.5% | 16 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, cost-burdened renters | 63.6% | 3 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, moved in since 2018 | 46.9% | 5 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, moved in before 2000 | 10.0% | 41 of 44 |
Facts about Bellingham
- Residents of Bellingham, WA, ACS 2023
- 92,36712 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bellingham, WA
- $65,82139 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Bellingham, WA
- 41,0602.25 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bellingham, WA
- 45.2%18,550 owners and 22,510 renter households
- Housing units in Bellingham, WA
- 43,4682,408 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bellingham, WA
- 55.9%22,954 of 41,060 homes
- Land area of Bellingham, WA
- 28.2 sq mi3,275.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bellingham, WA
- 2.5%at 955 kWh a month over the $65,821 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bellingham, WA
- 0NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bellingham, WA
- 198519,215 of 43,468 homes (44.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bellingham, WA
- $577,400$1,478 gross rent a month, 3.07% of value a year
Housing and heating in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA: 19,215 of 43,468 homes were built before 1980 and 13,089 in 2000 or later. Bellingham, WA has 19,146 detached houses, 16,653 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,200 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bellingham, WA
% of homes by decade built, Bellingham, WA
- 17pre-40
- 240s
- 450s
- 660s
- 1570s
- 1180s
- 1590s
- 1700s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Bellingham, WA
| Bellingham, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA, median year built | 1985 | 1988 | -3 years | 18 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, built before 1980 | 44.2% | 40.5% | +3.7 points | 24 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, built 2000 or later | 30.1% | 30.9% | -0.8 points | 17 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, detached houses | 44.0% | 63.3% | -19.3 points | 38 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 38.3% | 20.2% | +18.1 points | 7 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, mobile homes | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7 points | 24 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, renter households | 54.8% | 36.5% | +18.4 points | 5 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, median home value | $577,400 | $536,100 | +$41,300 | 15 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,478 | $1,465 | +$13 | 32 of 44 |
| Bellingham, WA, people per household | 2.15 | 2.42 | -0.27 | 43 of 44 |
Cost of living with electricity in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA: 41,060 households at $924 a year per home for electricity (Whatcom County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $37.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,749 a year per household.
| Group in Bellingham, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bellingham, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA, all households | 41,060 | $924 | $37.9 million | 1.40% |
| Bellingham, WA, homeowners | 18,550 | $1,055 | $19.6 million | 1.60% |
| Bellingham, WA, renters | 22,510 | $702 | $15.8 million | 1.07% |
Outage risk around Bellingham
Bellingham, WA: no NWS wind or tornado report within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025.
Who supplies Bellingham
Whatcom County lists 1 utility for Bellingham, WA (92,367 residents): homes pay 14.63 cents per kWh, about $140 a month at 955 kWh, 2.5% of the $65,821 Bellingham median income. Whatcom County page.
Analyst note on Bellingham
Household income in Bellingham, WA is $65,821; 18,550 of its 41,060 households own. Bellingham, WA counts 92,367 residents in 41,060 households, on 28.2 square miles. 22,954 of the 41,060 occupied homes in Bellingham, WA heat with electricity.
Bellingham, WA has 43,468 housing units, 2,408 of them vacant or seasonal. Bellingham, WA ranks 5 of 44 Washington cities for the share of renter households (55%). Bellingham, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest median household income ($65,821).
Bellingham, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities for households earning under $35,000 (25.1%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Bellingham
Compare Bellingham with nearby cities
| City near Bellingham, WA | Distance from Bellingham | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 92,367 | $65,821 | 1985 | $577,400 | 0 | 14.5% |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 24.3 mi south | 35,312 (-57,055) | $73,277 (+$7,456) | 1987 (+2 yr) | $429,300 (-$148,100) | 0 (+0) | 11.9% (-2.6 pts) |
| Marysville, WA | 48.7 mi south | 71,570 (-20,797) | $100,362 (+$34,541) | 1992 (+7 yr) | $521,500 (-$55,900) | 0 (+0) | 11.4% (-3.1 pts) |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 54.6 mi south | 39,500 (-52,867) | $118,290 (+$52,469) | 1996 (+11 yr) | $593,900 (+$16,500) | 0 (+0) | 19.4% (+4.9 pts) |
| Everett, WA | 55.9 mi south | 111,083 (+18,716) | $81,502 (+$15,681) | 1980 (-5 yr) | $532,300 (-$45,100) | 0 (+0) | 12.4% (-2.1 pts) |
| Lynnwood, WA | 64.3 mi south | 40,953 (-51,414) | $76,439 (+$10,618) | 1979 (-6 yr) | $635,800 (+$58,400) | 0 (+0) | 13.1% (-1.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Bellingham
| ZIP area touching Bellingham, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bellingham | Share of Bellingham's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98226 (Bellingham, WA) | 9.4% | 35.2% |
| 98225 (Bellingham, WA) | 77.2% | 34.5% |
| 98229 (Bellingham, WA) | 17.0% | 30.3% |
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Questions on Bellingham
Bellingham: what is the electricity rate?
Bellingham, WA has no price of its own; its 92,367 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 955 kWh month costs $140.
Bellingham: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Bellingham, WA: rank 12 of 44 by its 92,367 residents, rank 39 of 44 by $65,821 median income.
Bellingham: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bellingham, WA: 22,954 of 41,060 occupied homes, 55.9%; Whatcom County 45.6%.
Bellingham: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 2.5% of the $65,821 median income in Bellingham, WA.
Bellingham: damaging storms reported nearby?
0 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bellingham, WA, 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bellingham?
Bellingham, WA: median home built 1985; 19,215 of 43,468 homes (44.2%) predate 1980, 19,146 are detached and 16,653 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Bellingham, WA live below the poverty line?
16,119 residents.
How many Bellingham, WA renters struggle with rent?
13,840 of 21,763 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Bellingham, WA?
19,073 of 43,468 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.6 rooms.