Bellingham, Washington
About Bellingham
Bellingham, WA is a thriving city located in northern Washington, home to 95,860 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#360 nationwide).
Bellingham holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 28.2 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,399 residents per square mile.
📰 Bellingham News Today
- Bellingham-area hospital ranked among top 10 in Washington. Here’s why Bellingham Herald · Aug 18
- Ian Joseph Trudell Obituary (2010 - 2026) - Bellingham, WA - My Bellingham Now Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Air quality alert issued for Whatcom, Skagit Counties My Bellingham Now · Aug 13
- Northbound I-5 Bellingham Slide – Emergency - Completed April 2026 Washington State Department of Transportation (.gov) · Apr 15
- How gas prices have changed in Bellingham in the last week NonStop Local KHQ · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bellingham Unique
- A top-25 city in Washington by population (#12 of 281 incorporated places).
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 95,860.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Bellingham
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Bellingham
- 5 Columns Restaurant — mediterranean
- Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Squalicum Harbor — burger
- Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor — seafood
- Applebee's — american
- Ashuri Baklava & Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Avenue Bread — baked goods
- Avenue Bread & Cafe — sandwich (café)
- B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar — american
- Bantam 46 — american
- Banter
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- George E. Pickett House · Museum
- Lee Memorial Park · Attraction
- Lightcatcher · Art gallery
- Marine Life Center · Museum
- Old City Hall · Museum
- Old Fire Station No. 1 · Museum
- Ruckus Room · Arcade
- Spark Museum of Electrical Invention · Museum
- Whatcom Museum at Old City Hall · Museum
- 1-Up Lounge
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bellingham
- Chuckanut Mountain Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery reviews ★
- Cornwall Memorial Park reviews ★
- Elizabeth Park reviews ★
- Fairhaven Village Green reviews ★
- Fountain Plaza reviews ★
- Fouts Park reviews ★
- Gossage Garden reviews ★
- Harriet Spanel Park reviews ★
- Larrabee State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Lee Memorial Park · Attraction reviews ★
- Maritime Heritage Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bellingham
- Alderwood Elementary School
- Bellingham High School
- Birchwood Elementary School
- Carl Cozier Elementary School
- Columbia Elementary School
- Fairhaven Middle School
- Geneva Elementary School
- Happy Valley Elementary School
- Intergenerational High School
- Lowell Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Sehome High School
- Whatcom Co Detention Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Joseph Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.