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Shopping district 3 miles north of downtown Bellingham
Bellingham locals from all over town come to Meridian to shop at Bellis Fair Mall and all the surrounding department stores, chains and restaurants on the neighborhood’s namesake street. About 3 miles north of downtown Bellingham, which features more locally owned establishments, Meridian has the highest concentration of national retailers surrounded by sprawling parking lots. The high level of foot traffic and proximity to Interstate 5 has also attracted business parks, small industrial operations and institutions like Singh Sabha Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship. Housing in Meridian mainly consists of apartments, though single-family homes can be found around the neighborhood’s southern and eastern edges. “You go out to Meridian to go to Home Depot or the mall, things like that,” says Julian Friedman, owner and real estate agent with Julian & Company of the Muljat Group. “It’s not as walkable as other Bellingham neighborhoods.”
Meridian shoppers head to the Bellis Fair Mall for Target and much more.
Singh Sabha Gurdwara Bellingham is located in Meridian.
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A mix of apartments, ranch-style homes and bungalows
Though most residences in Meridian are apartments, single-family homes are found along the neighborhood’s southern and eastern borders, separated from major roadways by shopping centers. Homes range in age and style, including ranch-style and split-level properties from the 1960s and ‘70s and New Traditional-style bungalows from the 2000s with steeply gabled roofs and prominent two-car garages. Homes typically have between two and four bedrooms, with prices ranging from $400,000 to $750,000. A few mid-rise condo complexes, usually within walking distance of shopping centers, offer two- and three-bedroom units for between $300,000 and $450,000. Bakerview Estates, a mobile home park on the Meridian's west side, has manufactured homes with two to four bedrooms that usually sell for $80,000 to $120,000.
New apartments are ready for you in Meridian.
New traditional-style homes are common all over Meridian.
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Indoor recreation centers and nearby disc golf course
Bellis Fairways, next to Bellis Fairways Mall, has an 18-hole disc golf course that opened in 2023. Indoor recreation centers are scattered among retailers, including Park Bowl bowling alley and Summit Adventure Park, which has climbing structures, slides and a trampoline park. Life Force Ninja is an amusement center and gym popular with kids and adults, featuring a large custom-built obstacle course that is reconfigured regularly. Cordata Park, located just west of Meridian, was recently renovated with new pickleball and basketball courts.
Meridian offers Bellis Fairways, an 18-hole disc golf course next to the mall.
Cordata Park is a great place to challenge a friend at pickleball.
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Nearby Bellingham District schools
Local students may attend Cordata Elementary School, rated C by Niche, before moving to the C-plus-rated Shuksan Middle. The B-plus-rated Squalicum High offers classes in child psychology, technical literacy and Mandarin Chinese. Dubbed the Squalicum Storm, the boys’ cross-country team won the district and state championships in 2021.
Shuksan Middle School building
Squalicum High School
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Visiting circus performances in the summer
Bellis Fair Mall occasionally hosts community events like Father’s Day Celebrations and Easter Egg Hunts. In the summer, the circus comes to town and sets up a dazzling show in the mall parking lot. In 2023 and 2024, this spot was taken by Paranormal Cirque, an adult-oriented horror performance combining classic circus acts with the spirit of a haunted house.
The view over Bellis Fair Mall in Meridian shows how close Bellingham Bay is to locals.
Meridian is located on the North end of Bellingham.
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Set at the corner of Meridian Street and Interstate 5
Meridian Street is the area’s main roadway, running north-south through the neighborhood’s center. Interstate 5 borders Meridian on the south, extending 91 miles south to Seattle and 34 miles north to the Canadian border. “Bellingham doesn’t have terrible traffic, but Meridian is one of the more congested areas,” Friedman says. “I would typically avoid it during rush hour.” Several Whatcom Transportation Authority bus routes stop in Meridian, providing an alternative to driving along with a few bike lanes on West Bakerview Road. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is about 2 miles south, and Bellingham International Airport is about 3 miles west.
Cordata Center is the public transit central hub in Meridian.
Bellingham International Airport offer direct flights into Meridian.
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Packed with national chains, anchored by Bellis Fair Mall
Large department stores and shopping plazas lining Meridian Drive. Bellis Fair Mall is an indoor shopping center located at the corner of Meridian Street and Interstate 5, featuring national chains like Target, H&M and Ulta. Locals also park and shop at nearby off-price retailers like TJ Maxx and Ross. Smaller shopping plazas often house local restaurants like The Birch Door Café, a popular brunch spot with cozy cottage-style decor and well-worn wooden furniture. Mi Mexico is known for its colorful interior and friendly atmosphere, serving classic Mexican dishes like carne asada and enchiladas. Nearby grocery stores include WinCo Foods and the Community Food Co-op, which focuses on locally sourced produce.
Meridian natural food lovers head to the Community Food Coop.
Burlington is one of many shopping options available in Meridian.
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Parks in this Area
Cordata Park
Transit
Airport
Bellingham International
8 min drive
Bus
Bellis Fair Mall
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Northwest Ave & Sterling Dr
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Meridian St & Stuart Rd
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Bakerview Rd & Fred Meyer
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Bellis Fair Pkwy & Winco Foods
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Telegraph Rd & Primrose Ln
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Kellogg Rd & Meridian St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Meridian
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Meridian Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Meridian, Bellingham sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Meridian, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $367,500, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,967
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,309
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,903
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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