Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country, Bellingham Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Bellingham, WA.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country earned $37,452 on average, were booked for 51% of the nights they were open, and averaged $352 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 8.3%.
Yearly revenue
$37,452
Occupancy
51%
Nightly rate
$352
Gross yield
8.3%
before expenses
Median of 158 listings
Active listings
183
My take on Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country
Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country records higher average trailing-year booking revenue without a meaningful occupancy gap versus the wider market. Revenue averages $37,452, compared with $31,123, while occupancy is 51% of available nights—close to the market level. The average nightly rate of $352 is also higher. A property-level revenue estimate should use rates supported by similar, same-bedroom rentals, not assume that the higher area revenue means substantially higher occupancy.
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How much do Airbnb hosts make in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country earned an average of $37,452 over the past 12 months. That is 20% more than the Bellingham, WA average of $31,123. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country?
Listings in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country were booked for an average of 51% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is about the same as the Bellingham, WA average of 51%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country?
The average nightly rate in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country was $352 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 13% higher than the Bellingham, WA average of $312.
Is an Airbnb in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country is $46,638 a year and the median gross yield is 8.3%. Gross yield is 0.1 points lower than the Bellingham, WA median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country by bedroom count?
Two-bedroom homes have the highest gross yield in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country, at 8.8%. The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Bellingham, WA figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 13 listings | $18,302 Bellingham, WA: $16,363 | – |
| 1 bedroom 48 listings | $23,569 Bellingham, WA: $21,815 | 7.0% Bellingham, WA: 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms 44 listings | $31,851 Bellingham, WA: $27,780 | 8.8% Bellingham, WA: 8.1% |
| 3 bedrooms 52 listings | $48,820 Bellingham, WA: $39,146 | 8.5% Bellingham, WA: 8.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms 26 listings | $59,398 Bellingham, WA: $55,727 | 8.6% Bellingham, WA: 8.8% |
How does Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country This area 183 listings | $37,452 | 51% | $352 | 8.3% |
| Bellingham, WA market 866 listings | $31,123 | 51% | $312 | 8.4% |
| Bellingham City 128 listings | $30,505 | 58% | $263 | 7.4% |
| East Whatcom Foothills 86 listings | $30,719 | 48% | $309 | 9.6% |
| North Whatcom Valley 61 listings | $21,833 | 50% | $219 | 6.4% |
| Birch Bay and North Coast 170 listings | $23,291 | 49% | $260 | 7.7% |
Where is Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country?
The Bellingham, WA market includes 9 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (183 in Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Bellingham, WA market page?
The market page summarizes all of Bellingham, WA from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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