Bellingham, WA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Bellingham's Demographic Profile

Bellingham has 39,502 households and a median income of $61,051, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 92,218
# Households 39,502
Median age 35
Median household income $61,051
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 22,066
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bellingham $336 13,517 SF 8.15%
Everson $257 20,400 SF 6.68%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bellingham $220 9,722 SF 7.32%
Ferndale $305 11,438 SF 7.17%
Custer $222 22,561 SF 7.17%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bellingham $454 11,032 SF
Ferndale $189 17,278 SF
Everson $257 656 SF
Lynden $457 5,460 SF
Burlington $280 5,159 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Bellingham $655 15,479 SF 6.02%
Ferndale $416 39,299 SF 5.68%
Abbotsford $2,018 3,000 SF 4.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bellingham

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

3805 Consolidation Ave

Bellingham, WA 98229

  • 0.52 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $995,000
For Sale

1-6

Bellingham, WA 98226

  • 132,954 SF Industrial Building
  • $548,000
For Sale

4250 Dewey Rd

Bellingham, WA 98226

  • 9,500 SF Specialty
  • 4.42% Cap Rate
  • $1,299,999
For Sale

1252 Nevada St

Bellingham, WA 98229

  • 15,207 SF Multifamily
  • 5.94% Cap Rate
  • $3,150,000
For Sale

Waldron/Young Building

Bellingham, WA 98225

  • 14,275 SF Retail Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,433,015
For Sale

102 W Champion St

Bellingham, WA 98225

  • 1,514 SF Retail Building
  • $400,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bellingham pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bellingham $341 13,148 SF
Lummi Island $522 4,560 SF
Ferndale $230 20,768 SF
Everson $226 13,159 SF
Lynden $332 57,598 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Bellingham

For Sale

1252 Nevada St

Bellingham, WA 98229

  • 15,207 SF Multifamily
  • 5.94% Cap Rate
  • $3,150,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bellingham alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Bellingham or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bellingham 92,218 39,502 35 $61,051 2 22,066 4%
Ferndale 15,564 5,519 38 $86,308 3 1,743 4%
Everson 2,916 948 35 $73,514 3 291 2%
Lynden 16,339 6,042 38 $80,000 3 2,128 4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bellingham, WA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Bellingham

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Is Bellingham a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Bellingham offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Bellingham?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bellingham. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Bellingham?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Bellingham. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Bellingham compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bellingham. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Bellingham acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bellingham, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.