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Bellingham
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Bellingham, set between the Salish Sea and the Cascades, is a lively city with a blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and a thriving arts scene. Outdoor adventure, award-winning breweries, and community spirit define daily life here.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
148
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.76°, -122.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,155
Local Cost
$2,090
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1401 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
89
Coworking
3
Cafes
35
Nightlife
30
Parks
21
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1340.0
Airport
BLI
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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