At a Glance
Median Income
$87,343
$40,018 per capita
Home Value
$230,800
Zillow: $300,450
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
12.9% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $87,343 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,018. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $230,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,450. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bellevue reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,149/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population64,355
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,813/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,343
Per Capita$40,018
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,800
Rent$1,202
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$300,450
Housing Units25,601
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,149/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary98/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bellevue was founded in 1822.
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.