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Bellingham, Washington · ZIP 98225

Bellingham — ZIP 98225

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Bellingham (98225) scores 55/100 — Fair for Bellingham. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $677K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$677K
Median rent$1,916/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$677K

Median Rent

$1,916/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,583

Violent Crime

434

Property Crime

4,149

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Whatcom County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sehome High School09–121,116
57%
89%
Parkview Elementary SchoolPK–05422
57%
57%
Lowell Elementary SchoolPK–05338
52%
62%
Columbia Elementary SchoolPK–05187
52%
57%
Bellingham High School09–121,165
50%
79%
Fairhaven Middle School06–08588
46%
60%
Happy Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05455
46%
51%
Whatcom Middle School06–08637
43%
54%
Sunnyland Elementary SchoolPK–05288
42%
52%
Birchwood Elementary SchoolPK–05335
27%
32%
Alderwood Elementary SchoolPK–05305
27%
32%
Shuksan Middle School06–08606
25%
41%
Whatcom Co Detention Center08–124Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

50,355

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

31.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98225 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98225 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98225 is approximately $677K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98225 in Bellingham has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.