Best neighborhoods in Bellingham
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Unranked Neighborhoods
"Just like having a park in your back yard"
- BrendaR
Silver Beach is as lovely as it sounds. On the northern shore of Lake Whatcom and the eastern edge of Bellingham, the area is predominately made up of lavish homes with the affordable gem scattered he...
"Family-oriented community with a lot to do"
- BrendaR
This family-oriented neighborhood boasts large, deep lots - many of which were once small farms on the edge of the city - with a mix of well-kept, estabished single-family homes and newer apartment co...
"A community among a park"
- BrendaR
Cornwall Park is named for the neighborhood surrounding (you guessed it) Cornwall Park. At 70 acres, the park accounts for over a tenth of the area, leaving the rest for a variety of homes and commerc...
"Safe environment mixed with gourmet food"
- BrendaR
Downtown Bellingham has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for gourmet food, live music, or just a relaxing afternoon on the waterfront, you'll find it in downtown Bellingham.
Unlike t...
"Popular neighborhood among the locals"
- BrendaR
The Happy Valley neighborhood is one of the most popular in Bellingham, and it has even more room to grow. Its residents range from students to retirees and everyone in between.
Happy Valley lies b...
"Features the best middle school in the district"
- BrendaR
Edgemoor boasts some of the finest living in Washington. Located in the southernmost area of Bellingham, most homes have a view of sparkling Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands.
Fairhaven Middl...
"Plenty of commercial buzz in this community"
- BrendaR
The Meridian neighborhood is characterized by a bustling economy. The Bellis Fair Mall spurred most of this growth with its development several years ago.
Many visitors are drawn from around the r...
"The all inclusive neighborhood"
- BrendaR
Puget may be the place to live if you don't want to leave your neighborhood for anything at all. With stores, services, jobs, schools, and homes, the Puget neighborhood provides residents with everyth...
"A newly cleaned up neighborhood"
- BrendaR
Roosevelt is a neighborhood in Bellingham that has benefited from community improvements that have lowered crime rate and cleaned up the local parks.
Alabama Street cuts this neighborhood in half...
"One of the oldest yet most charming neighborhood in Bellingh..."
- BrendaR
The York District is a classic. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Bellingham, it boasts quality homes, mature landscaping, and a tight-nit community. Located just east of downtown, its nearly 3,000 r...
"Most exclusive neighborhood in Bellingham"
- BrendaR
South Hill is one of Bellingham's most exclusive neighborhoods. Nestled elegantly between Western Washington University and Bellingham Bay, it features magnificent views and historic homes in a family...
"College students haven"
- BrendaR
This neighborhood is located just north of Western Washington University on Sehome Hill and is home to many college students as well as others.
The area was used in the early 1850s for coal mining...
"Convenience and charm floods this neighborhood"
- BrendaR
The Lettered Streets, located on the waterfront in central Bellingham, date back to the 1850's. Today, residents of the Lettered Streets are attracted by the convenience and charm of the neighborhood....
"Quiet, classy, and convenient"
- BrendaR
The Columbia Neighborhood is one of the oldest, most sought-after residential neighborhoods in Bellingham. Located in Northwest Bellingham near Bellingham Bay, it is quiet, classy, and convenient....
"Shopping and schools make this is convenient area to live"
- BrendaR
The Sunnyland neighborhood is a diverse mix of residential and commercial developments. The southern end of the neighborhood is home to several local businesses and restaurants lining busy James Stre...
"One of the best neighborhoods in Bellingham"
- BrendaR
The Whatcom Falls neighborhood combines nature and convenience to be one of the best residential neighborhoods in Bellingham. Located on the east side of the city, this low-density area is just a shor...
"A Home For Everyone"
- BrendaR
The Alabama Hill neighborhood in Bellingham has every type of home you could hope for. From large, extravagant houses with million-dollar views to cozy, efficient studios within walking distance of sh...
"Fast moving and fast growing community"
- BrendaR
The Guide Meridian neighborhood is one of the fastest growing in Bellingham. The Guide Meridian street (for which it is aptly named) runs northeast through this developing part of Bellingham, Ferndale...
"A great neighborhood for the athletic or health conscious"
- BrendaR
Forty percent of the Samish neighborhood consists of Lake Padden Park. This park, aptly named after the 152-acre Lake Padden, has everything a park should have and more. Motorized boats are banned fro...
"College students only in this neighborhood"
- BrendaR
Western Washington University (also referred to as WWU or Western) is one of six state-funded four-year universities of higher education in the state of Washington. With 12,000 undergraduates and near...