Bellingham, MA : Town Profile
(last updated:1st Quarter 2007)
Bellingham is a mid-sized residential community situated on the southwestern semi-rural fringe of metropolitan Boston. Settled since the colonial era, Bellingham has evolved from agricultural village to rural small town and to a Boston suburb. Bellingham also has a strong commitment to providing good municipal services. This commitment is best typified by the recent construction of a new library, fire station and elementary school, as well as recent improvements in the town's playgrounds and ball fields. Bellingham borders Rhode Island and also has easy access to 495.
Statistical Overview(compare with others) |
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| Land Area | 18.5 sq. miles |
| Population | 14,877 |
| Population Density (per sq. mile) | 804 |
Housing Overview(compare with others) |
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| Average Days on Market | 112 |
| Average Price | $281,600 |
| Median Home Price | $245,000 |
| Percentage Change in Price Last Year | 1.11% |
| Property Tax Bill (average) | $3,691 |
| Property Tax Rate per $1,000 | $13.11 |
| Sold vs. List Price | 96.8% |
| Sold vs. Original List Price | 91% |
School Overview(compare with others) |
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| % 4-year college | 52.6 |
| MCAs 10th Grade Ranking English | 137 |
| Per-Pupil spending | $11,042 |
| SAT Verbal/Math | 464/496 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.3/1 |
Additional Links |
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| National Grid 1-800-322-3223 | |