Whatcom County Is Washington State's 10th Fastest Growing County
Whatcom county was Washington State's 10th fastest growing county last year. According to the Office of Financial Management, Whatcom county grew just over 2 percent, which is the highest rate in the last 6 years. Bellingham took in nearly 45 percent of those people moving to Whatcom county. Bellingham's growth is also astounding at nearly 2.5 percent in the last year, the highest in 6 years.
Many beleive the growth is fueled by the positive media exposure that the Bellingham Whatcom county area is receiving. "Top Places To Live..." lists with national coverage consistently place Bellingham on their lists. Comcined with the relatively inexpensive housing when compared with places with similar lifestyle offerings, the Bellingham Whatcom county area will liely continue to grow.
State data also reveals Whatcom county's fastest growing city. Nooksack, also the smallest in Whatcom county, grew by 71 people to a total of 1,075. This represented a rise of just over 7 percent.
Many beleive the growth is fueled by the positive media exposure that the Bellingham Whatcom county area is receiving. "Top Places To Live..." lists with national coverage consistently place Bellingham on their lists. Comcined with the relatively inexpensive housing when compared with places with similar lifestyle offerings, the Bellingham Whatcom county area will liely continue to grow.
State data also reveals Whatcom county's fastest growing city. Nooksack, also the smallest in Whatcom county, grew by 71 people to a total of 1,075. This represented a rise of just over 7 percent.
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