B+

Birchwood

Bellingham, WA

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

5,415
Population
$50,941
Median Income
$559,161
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 153
Robbery 159
Burglary 122
Larceny/Theft 179
Vehicle Theft 174

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$559,161
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
33.5%
Renter Occupied
66.5%
Vacant
6.0%

Cost of Living

4% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +7%
🛒 Food & Groceries +7%
🚗 Transportation +3%
🏥 Healthcare avg
💡 Utilities +5%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

25.4%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
7.6%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
72.8%
Black/African American
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Asian
7.4%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
44° / 32°F
Summer (Jul)
73° / 52°F
🌧️
36.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
7.0"
Annual Snow

About Birchwood

Birchwood is a neighborhood located in Bellingham, WA. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,415 residents with a median household income of $50,941 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities