Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham is a community of 5,325 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Bellingham
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Bellingham, Bancroft Memorial Library, Dean College and Maplegate Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bellingham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellingham
Bellingham is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Bellingham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,854 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bellingham (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks21
Bancroft Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Library in Hopedale, Massachusetts, United States
Dean College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Private college in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
East Blackstone Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Franklin Common Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Franklin, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
Hopedale Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Hall in Milford, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mendon Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Milford Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Rathaus in Massachusetts, United States of America
Nathan C. Aldrich House and Resthaven Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic church in Massachusetts, United States
North Bellingham Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Pair of historic cemeteries in Massachusetts, United States
Olney Cook Artisan Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic industrial building at 54 Hartford Avenue East in Mendon, Massachusetts
Prospect Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes12
Honey Dew
Cafe · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
19 North Main Street, Bellingham
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.3 mi
275 North Main Street;N Main Street, Bellingham
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Unos
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
205 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
207 Mechanic Street, Bellingham
Mo-Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-21:00; Su 04:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
207 Mechanic Street, Bellingham
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:30-20:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
East Blackstone Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Bellingham Early Childhood Center
School · 2.3 mi
342 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
School · 3.8 mi
500 Financial Park, Franklin
Healthcare1
Map of Bellingham
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 4.1 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 3.3 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 3.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 23°F | 4.7 in | 10.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Medway Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Norfolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central State Airport (SFZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Franklin Town 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Milford 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Woonsocket 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Upton 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Hopkinton 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- North Attleborough Town 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- East Douglas 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Valley Falls 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Framingham 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Attleboro 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bellingham Public Library, Bellingham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- MilfordMA MemorialHall, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Blackstone Friends Meetinghouse, East Blackstone MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hopedale Unitarian Parish, MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Red Brick School Franklin ma, Frank O. Branzetti for, Public domain
- MilfordMA AldrichHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milford Mass Town Hall, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- BellinghamMA NorthBellinghamCemetery 1823Marker, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prospect Heights homes--across from Prospect Park, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medway No. 1, West Medway MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Thom Block, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Elm Street, East Blackstone MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin Federated Church, MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Ray Mansion, Dean College Admissions Building, Franklin MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Bancroft Memorial Library, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Olney Cook Artisan Shop a historic industrial building at 54 Hartford Avenue East in Mendon, Massachusetts MA built before 1839, Swampyank, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Church Mendon, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- TEDSDINER, Noncentz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PGillon block, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- ISS047-E-746 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-27359 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-745 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS033-E-15419 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-30154 - View of Massachusetts, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Faria 000009 153921 493473 4578 (36169334052), Photo by Lucas Faria. – U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain
- Pieris rapae 339277699, Branson Khounvichith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forge Park 495 station from embankment, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Footbridge near completion at Forge Park 495 station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forge Park 495 station from track crossing, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forge Park 495 station from mini-high, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forge Park 495 station platforms and building, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Station building at Forge Park 495, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platforms at Forge Park 495 station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coffrin 000551 172956 518401 4578 (36825825521), Photo by Stephen Coffrin. – U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain
- Faria 000040 153930 493529 4578 (35502216584), Photo by Lucas Faria. – U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain
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