8 Great Places You've Never Heard of: Bellingham, Washington

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August/September 2007
By Dave Wann 
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Bellingham, Washington

Population: 72,992
Climate: Mild weather with a long rainy season. January average temperature: 35 degrees. July average: 62 degrees.
Median House Value: $252,000
Natural Assets: Access to Bellingham Bay, San Juan Islands and Mount Baker as well as the 241-acre Whatcom Falls Park that features four waterfalls and well-maintained walking trails. During the summer, Whirlpool Falls is a popular swimming hole where locals jump off cliffs as high as 50 feet into the natural pool below.
Sustainable Initiatives: Strong municipal and county commitment to resource efficiency and stewardship. Bellingham has signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and administers the Voluntary Metering Program that promotes residential and commercial water conservation.

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  • dorothy 8/22/2007 3:02:46 PM

    I grew up in Bellingham. It's very pretty, but although it's
    changed a lot one thing I don't miss is the sexism. My mom is a CPA
    and has gotten flowers on secretary's day every year of her working
    life. If you think that's reasonable compensation for making half
    the wage of your male colleagues and sitting in a cubicle by the
    front door instead of an office (or that women should stay home
    where they belong), Bellingham is the town for you. Also, I sure
    hope the schools have improved.

  • gaile 8/20/2007 2:03:02 PM

    I am in my late 30s and moved here 2.5 years ago. if you're an
    outdoor enthusiast, with an independent source of income, this is a
    great place to live. However, unless you share a house with
    roommates, or enjoy commuting, the housing costs are getting
    prohibitive, and finding a job that pays more than 10 bucks an hour
    is still a challenge, even with high tech degrees like my partner
    and I have. caveat emptor. It's also a very close community where
    people have the friends they've had since high school, and well
    into their 40s that's just plenty for them. Count on a year to two
    just to break into the community.

  • Jon 8/4/2007 1:51:11 AM

    I am 24, and I have lived in Bellingham most of my life and I
    recently graduated from Western Washington University. Bellingham
    is the greatest town if you love the outdoors, cool people and
    great beer (Boundary Bay Brewery). If you are visiting Seattle, its
    totally worth the trip up to do some hiking and have fun.

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