Bellingham, WA

Metro area in Washington · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.2%

Median Home Value

$597,566

↑ +0.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,882/mo

↑ +2.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

3.8%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+31.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$150,870

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

663

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

26.5

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

12 Months

↑ +0.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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