Welcome to Whatcom County
Whatcom County bridges the gap on the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., and offers the advantages of accessibility to local, national, and international businesses.
Our region provides easy access to ample vendors and suppliers, innovative and active ports, rail and air access, plus strong ties to Canada.
This website provides detailed data and other regional information relevant to site location for site location consultants, commercial real estate brokers, and corporate executives.
The Property On-Line feature accesses a GIS-powered, searchable database of available land and buildings in the Whatcom County area.
Whatcom County at a Glance
Whatcom County Washington State
Median Household Income (2003 est.) $42,372 $50,664
Bachelor’s degree or higher, age 25+ 27.2% 27.7%
Population Change 1990 – 2003 36.6% 25.3%
Sales Tax .083%
Avg commute time, workers age 16+ 20.8 min. 25.5 min.
Bellingham Whatcom Economic Development Council
360-676-4255
1-800-810-4255
fax: 360-647-9413
105 E. Holly St.
P.O. Box 2803
Bellingham, WA 98227