In Whatcom, Washington, the median home price is $621,812, compared with the Washington median of $639,007; median household income is $81,784; the population is 230,503; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 230.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Whatcom at a glance
Population
230,503
Median Household Income
$81,784
Typical Home Value
$621,812
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
230.4
Avg Commute Time
21.6
About Whatcom
Whatcom has a population of 230,503. The median home value is $621,812, 3% below the Washington median. Median household income is $81,784 (17% below the Washington median). The most populated towns are Bellingham, Ferndale, and Blaine.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Whatcom
9 towns, by population.
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Whatcom at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Whatcom?
- Whatcom has a population of 230,503 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Whatcom?
- The median home value in Whatcom is $621,812. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Whatcom?
- Median household income in Whatcom is $81,784 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Whatcom in?
- Whatcom is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Whatcom?
- Whatcom contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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