Bellingham, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
16,929
Population Density
923
Labor Participaton
76.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.6%
Median Household Income
$95,533
Median Individual Income
$48,418
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$64,222
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$288,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,364
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,970
Housing Units
6,741
People who reside in Bellingham live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
77%
Apt, Condo, Other
23%
Analysis
Income
Households in Bellingham earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 58% higher per household.
Housing
Bellingham has a median house price of $288,900. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Bellingham is 35% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 13% |
Demographics
The median age in Bellingham is 41. Bellingham has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.
Bellingham ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Bellingham | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 288,900 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,970 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,364 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 5.8% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 19% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 923 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Bellingham | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 95,533 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 48,418 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 64,222 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 76.0% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 30.6% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Bellingham, MA
923
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Bellingham is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +