At a Glance
Median Income
$63,095
$28,547 per capita
Home Value
$110,600
Zillow: $234,047
Median Rent
$960/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bellevue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellevue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellevue a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellevue residents earn a median household income of $63,095 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,547. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $110,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,047. Median rent is $960/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bellevue reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,333
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,095
Per Capita$28,547
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$960
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$234,047
Housing Units565
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation868 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bellevue was founded in 1835.
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.