Why Live in Puget
Puget, a centrally located neighborhood in Bellingham, is less than 2 miles from downtown and bordered by Interstate 5. The west side of Puget features a mix of hotels, apartments, and fast-casual restaurants, with Whole Foods and Fred Meyer grocery stores serving as key amenities. The east side is primarily residential, with single-family homes along winding streets, offering a quieter environment away from the highway noise. Home styles range from minimalist ranch-style and bungalows to '90s New Traditional properties, with some homes offering views of Sehome Hill. The neighborhood is bike-friendly, and many residents walk to nearby grocery stores or bike downtown. Puget is home to the Civic Athletic Complex, which includes baseball fields, a football stadium, and an indoor ice rink, as well as the Bellingham Sportsplex and Arne Hanna Aquatic Center. The Samish Crest Trail and Whatcom Falls Park provide scenic walking and hiking options. Dining options include Lakeway Teriyaki and B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar. Schools in the area include Carl Cozier Elementary, Kulshan Middle, and the highly rated Sehome High. Puget has a crime rate lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe area. The neighborhood is well-connected, with Whatcom Transportation Authority buses and easy access to Interstate 5, which runs to the Canadian border and Seattle. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is less than 4 miles away, and Bellingham International Airport is about 7 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Puget a good place to live?
Puget is a good place to live. Puget is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Puget has 1 park for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.6 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $76,946 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Puget are renters, with 63% of residents renting and 37% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Puget can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Puget neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Puget?
The median home price in Puget is $642,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $128,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,140 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $135K a year to afford the median home price in Puget. The average household income in Puget is $77K.
What are the best public schools in Puget?
The best public schools that serve Puget are:
- Sehome High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Kulshan Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Fairhaven Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 1.5.
What are the best private schools in Puget?
The best private schools that serve Puget are:
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Home Trends in Puget, WA
On average, homes in Puget, Bellingham sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Puget, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $615,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$615,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$689,499
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$278,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$257,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$376
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$642,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
