Buying Property in Whatcom County as a Foreigner
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Whatcom County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Whatcom County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise TerraceHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| SumasCity | — | — | — | — | 73 |
| South BeachHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| Sanders HeightsHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| NooksackCity | — | — | — | — | 73 |
| Michael PalisadesHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| Maple BeachHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| LyndenCity | $653,946 | 3.6% | 66 | 27 | 69 |
| Lee SideHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| GenevaHood | $700,072 | 3.6% | 64 | 34 | 77 |
| FerndaleCity | $664,803 | 3.8% | 60 | 29 | 42 |
| EversonCity | — | — | — | — | 73 |
| Dogwood ParkHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| Delta ViewHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| Cedar HeightsHood | $624,315 | — | 65 | 5 | 51 |
| BlaineCity | — | — | — | — | 51 |
| BellinghamCity | $629,366 | 3.9% | 59 | 35 | 76 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
