What are the best neighborhoods in Whatcom County, WA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Edgemoor, Alabama Hill, Whatcom Falls, Sunnyland, Columbia. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Whatcom County, WA
Eligible neighborhoods: 19
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor | Bellingham | #1 of 19 | 70.6 | 91.7 |
| Alabama Hill | Bellingham | #2 of 19 | 59.5 | 72.0 |
| Whatcom Falls | Bellingham | #3 of 19 | 55.8 | 63.4 |
| Sunnyland | Bellingham | #4 of 19 | 51.7 | 53.0 |
| Columbia | Bellingham | #5 of 19 | 50.2 | 49.7 |
| Samish Hill | Bellingham | #6 of 19 | 46.6 | 40.8 |
| Lettered Streets | Bellingham | #7 of 19 | 44.8 | 36.8 |
| Roosevelt | Bellingham | #8 of 19 | 42.3 | 31.1 |
| Puget | Bellingham | #9 of 19 | 42.3 | 31.1 |
| Irongate | Bellingham | #10 of 19 | 41.7 | 30.0 |
| South Hill | Bellingham | #11 of 19 | 39.0 | 24.4 |
| Fairhaven | Bellingham | #12 of 19 | 38.5 | 23.4 |
| Cordata | Bellingham | #13 of 19 | 37.3 | 21.2 |
| South | Bellingham | #14 of 19 | 36.1 | 19.2 |
| Birchwood | Bellingham | #15 of 19 | 36.0 | 19.0 |
| Cornwall Park | Bellingham | #16 of 19 | 31.5 | 11.8 |
| York | Bellingham | #17 of 19 | 29.2 | 9.1 |
| Meridian | Bellingham | #18 of 19 | 28.8 | 8.5 |
| Sehome | Bellingham | #19 of 19 | 21.6 | 2.9 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Whatcom County, WA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Whatcom County, WA?
Edgemoor is currently #1 of 19 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 70.6.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Whatcom County, WA?
19 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Whatcom County, WA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Whatcom County, WA?
Edgemoor has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 67.3.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Whatcom County, WA?
Lettered Streets has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 1.5%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Whatcom County, WA?
Edgemoor currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 93.6.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Whatcom County, WA?
Edgemoor has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $184,221.
How are neighborhood rankings in Whatcom County, WA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Whatcom County, Washington
#1
Edgemoor
Bellingham, Washington
#2
Alabama Hill
Bellingham, Washington
#3
Whatcom Falls
Bellingham, Washington
#4
Sunnyland
Bellingham, Washington
#5
Columbia
Bellingham, Washington
#6
Samish Hill
Bellingham, Washington
#7
Lettered Streets
Bellingham, Washington
#8
Roosevelt
Bellingham, Washington
#9
Puget
Bellingham, Washington
#10
Irongate
Bellingham, Washington
#11
South Hill
Bellingham, Washington
#12
Fairhaven
Bellingham, Washington
#13
Cordata
Bellingham, Washington
#14
South
Bellingham, Washington
#15
Birchwood
Bellingham, Washington
#16
Cornwall Park
Bellingham, Washington
#17
York
Bellingham, Washington
#18
Meridian
Bellingham, Washington
#19
Sehome
Bellingham, Washington