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Bellevue

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Washington
  • 92 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Bellevue is a city in Washington with a population of 139,014. Bellevue is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Bellevue offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bellevue there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bellevue and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bellevue are highly rated.
    About Bellevue...
    Population
    139,014

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $665,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,741
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Bellevue Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B-
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        45.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        16.7
        40.7
      • Robbery
        38.3
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        412
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,278.3
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        215
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        11%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        6%
      • 25-34 years
        18%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        15%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        14%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        29%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        37%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        19%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        10%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        5%
        13%

      Working in Bellevue

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $105,402
      National
      $55,322
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      Bellevue Reviews

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      I love Bellevue because of all it has to offer. You have the city life, a 30 min drive from incredible hiking, or if you travel the opposite way you're at the beach. The neighborhoods are safe, well kept up, and a great amount of diverse restaurants to try. The schools are wonderful and the people are even better. With so many different fields of work from medical to tech and everything in between there is plenty of job opportunity. Bellevue will be my forever home!
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      Bellevue is a very diverse city with a perfect blend of urban and suburban landscape. The homes are all nice, though there is a distinct difference between new builds and older 70s homes. Bellevue is a hub for technology and business, with many companies having headquarters or large offices in or near the area. The nightlife is minimal compared to larger cities, but there are many bars, clubs, and theatres if one wishes to partake. The restaurants have improved significantly in the last 30 years, with many gourmet and specialty eateries and restaurants. There are beautiful locales that one may wish to experience, and the city is lovely in the summer.
      It's such a beautiful city with lots of racial diversity and great public schools. It's known to be quite safe and family friendly, which plenty of parks and little beaches by the lakes. It's close to lakes, mountains, bike trails, and forests - all these Pacific Northwest delights, perfect for the outdoorsy person.

      The downside is housing prices are skyrocketing. People living here are more affluent than average - some are even being priced out of the market. Many immigrants (often from Asia) buy real estate here. Many people are very health conscious. The population is increasing and there is lots of construction. Commute times are increasing quickly as well. Job opportunities are good if you have the skills like computer science, engineering, or business because the greater Seattle area has so many tech companies.