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Bellingham, Washington · ZIP 98226

Bellingham — ZIP 98226

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Bellingham (98226) scores 53/100 — 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 $653K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+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 index61/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$653K
Median rent$2,036/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

$653K

Median Rent

$2,036/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
Silver Beach Elementary SchoolPK–05357
68%
73%
Northern Heights Elementary SchlPK–05396
47%
52%
Harmony ElementaryKG–06288
42%
42%
Meridian High School09–12534
37%
62%
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolPK–05348
37%
47%
Squalicum High School09–121,273
34%
78%
Irene Reither Elementary SchoolPK–05765
28%
37%
Cordata Elementary SchoolPK–05357
12%
12%
Lummi High School09–12142
5%
10%
Lummi Nation Tribal SchoolKG–08297
3%
8%
Intergenerational High School09–12107Not reported
75%
North Bell Learning CenterPK–KGNo current enrollmentNot 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

45,739

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98226 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 98226 has a school score of 61/100. 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 98226 is approximately $653K. 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 98226 in Bellingham has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.