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Bellingham
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade C+

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Bellingham is a suburb of Boston with a population of 17,025. Bellingham is in Norfolk County. Living in Bellingham offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bellingham there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bellingham and residents tend to lean liberal.

About

About Bellingham...
Population
17,025

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$395,800
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,635
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    100.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    58.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    11.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    88.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    854.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    29.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Bellingham

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$116,152
National
$75,149

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