“An Environmental Oasis” – Organic Style Magazine

Recent National Rankings

#1 - "Best Small City for Small Business in Washington State"- Forbes Magazine
#14 - "Best Small City for Small Business in the U.S." - Forbes Magazine
#3 - "Best Place to Retire in the U.S." - Retirement Places Rated
#8 - "Best Place to Retire in America" - AARP Magazine
#1 - "Dream Town" in the U.S." - Outside Magazine
#2 - "Dream Town for Baby Boomers" - AARP Magazine
#2 - “Best Paddling and Ski Town in America" - Paddler Magazine
#7 - "Best Golf City in America" - Golf Digest

Links for More Information

Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council (Economic/Demographic/Other Data)
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bellingham/Whatcom County Tourism

City of Bellingham
Port of Bellingham

Western Washington University (~ 13,000 Students)
Bellingham Technical College (~ 2,400 Students, 1 of only 3 in Washington State)
Whatcom Community College (~ 6,750 Students)