| Whatcom County Communities |
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Whatcom County has a community to suit your needs, whether
you're looking for an urban environment in Bellingham or
a mountain retreat near Mt. Baker. Take a look at some of
the community information we have listed below and then
talk to me about
finding your dream property. Or, take a look at the properties
we have listed in Whatcom County right now.
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| Towns and cities in Whatcom County |
| Acme - Acme, Washington is a small
town in Whatcom County located approximately 18 miles from
Bellingham on Highway 9. 2000
Census Data - Acme
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Bellingham - The county
seat of Whatcom County and the most heavily populated
city in the county, too. Bellingham is home to Western
Washington University, Bellingham
Technical College, Whatcom
Community College and many primary and secondary schools.
Bellingham has been selected many times as a "best
place" to live and retire.
2000
Census Data - Bellingham
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| Birch Bay - located approximately
20 miles north of Bellingham, Birch Bay is a beach-front community
that's been a favored destination for years. You can read
more about Birch Bay here.
2000
Census Data - Birch Bay |
| Blaine - The beach-front city of
Blaine is located approximately 25 miles north of Bellingham,
on the border between Canada and the US. Blaine is home to
The Peace Arch International Park. 2000
Census Data - Blaine |
Deming - Located 17 miles east of
Bellingham, on the scenic Mt. Baker Highway, you'll find Deming
- home to the Mt. Baker Vineyard, The North Fork Brewery and
Pizzeria and the Nooksack Casino. Host city to the Deming
Logging Show and the Baker
Blues Festival.
2000 Census
Data - Deming |
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Everson - Everson is located approximately
15 miles from Bellingham. Everson is a charming, family-friendly
community with shopping and services available.
2000
Census Data - Everson
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Ferndale - Ferndale is home to Hovander
Homestead Park , Tennant
Lake Interpretive Center and Fragrance Garden, and is
just 10 miles west of Bellingham. Ferndale has a blend of
rural farming areas as well as industrial properties.
2000
Census Data - Ferndale |
Glacier - Glacier is the last city
you will reach before entering the Mt.
Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, home to the world-famous
Mt.
Baker Ski Area. The only road leading to Glacier is the
Mt. Baker Highway (State Route 542). Glacier features pristine
forest land and amazing mountain views.
2000 Census
Data - Glacier |
Kendall - Just about 25 miles east
of Bellingham, you'll find the community of Kendall. This
area of the Columbia Valley is a scenic and quickly growing
area of Whatcom County.
2000 Census
Data - Kendall |
Lynden - Located near the border
of Canada, and about 15 miles north of Bellingham, you'll
find the town of Lynden. Lynden is home to the Northwest
Washington Fair. This charming little town's architecture
features its Dutch settler roots with windmills and a delightful
downtown area that draws tourists from all over the world.
2000 Census
Data - Lynden |
Maple Falls - As you drive along
the scenic Mt. Baker Highway, about halfway between Bellingham
and the Mt. Baker Ski Area, you'll find the little town of
Maple Falls. A turn on to Silver Lake Road will lead you to
one of Whatcom County's most beautiful county parks, Silver
Lake Park. Just across the road from the park you'll find
the Black
Mountain Forestry Center.
2000
Census Data - Maple Falls |
Nooksack - Approximately 15 miles
northeast of Bellingham, and right next to Everson, you'll
find the town of Everson. Nooksack is a peaceful little community
dotted with farms.
2000
Census Data - Nooksack |
Sumas - About 23 miles northeast
of Bellingham is the city of Sumas. Sumas has one of the three
border crossings into British Columbia, Canada. Farming and
light industry are the main businesses in this community.
2000 Census
Data - Sumas |
| The census information provided on this page is from the
US
Census Bureau and the Washington
State Office of Financial Management. |
