A port town nestled between two cities on the I-5 and a Canadian gateway border town to the north, Whatcom County commercial real estate has the distinction of over a century of entrepreneurial success. To the west is the San Juan islands, while to the east is the Cascade Mountains with views of Mt. Baker from every vista. The international Ski to Sea Race held every May draws athletes from around the world to Whatcom County with commercial real estate sponsors giving back to the community.
Diversity
88,500 people live within the city limits while Whatcom County has a total population of 209,000. Known for its startups and proliferate micro-brews, Bellingham has a median age of 37, with a politically minded constituency. 73% of Whatcom County voted in the 2018 November election. This youthful concentration supports a family-centred local culture with abundant parks, accessible sports and free arts and entertainment.
Commercial Trends
Whatcom County commercial real estate boasts all options for commercial real estate, including oil and gas development, multi-family apartments, hotels & lodging, shopping malls, agricultural operations, industrial investments, small business and vacant land for the ambitious entrepreneur.
BP – Cherry Point, Alcoa are the heavy industry in the area, while PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital hosts a level II trauma center and all axillary medical services. 13th out of 259 school districts in the state of Washington, Bellingham Public school commits to a higher standard. The opportunity for higher education is evident by the Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College and Western Washington University.
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