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Whatcom County residents are faced with two very different options when looking for a place to call home. They can opt to live in the city (Bellingham is the largest urban choice) with close proximity to everyday amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, parks and trails. Or they can choose the more rural setting of Whatcom County, with space to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet of country life. Each has its pros and cons.
According to Christine Park, a real estate agent with the Muljat Group in Bellingham, people prefer living in the city to be closer to their jobs, shopping, restaurants, hospitals, theaters and parks. Park says city buyers like public utilities, prefer living closer to their neighbors, and want playmates close by so families can find friends easily. Theres even a perception, albeit incorrect, that the schools are better in the city.
The biggest reason for city living is for the variety of neighborhoods available to buyers, says Park. Each area has its own feel and character, from older Craftsman-type homes in South Hill, to new subdivisions, to exclusive areas like Edgemoor and Lake Whatcom.