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Census Tract 53073940001

Whatcom, Washington

FIPS 53073940001

Juniper

Census Tract 53073940001 is in the 84th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 31% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$85,156

Higher than 59% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.23×

Higher than 84% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

42.1

Lower than 58% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

1,883

Median Age

50.5

Population Density

235.95

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,091

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.77%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,695

Higher than 69% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

50%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

33%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.43

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Census Tract 53073940001: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in Census Tract 53073940001?
The median annual property tax in Census Tract 53073940001 is $4,091, an effective rate of 0.77% of home value.
Is Census Tract 53073940001 expensive to live in?
Homes in Census Tract 53073940001 cost about 6.23× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Census Tract 53073940001?
The median gross rent in Census Tract 53073940001 is $1,695 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Census Tract 53073940001?
Census Tract 53073940001 has a population of 1,883, about 235.95 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 50.5.
What is the weather like in Census Tract 53073940001?
Census Tract 53073940001 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is Census Tract 53073940001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Census Tract 53073940001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.1 (lower than 58% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.43 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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