At a Glance
Median Income
$57,534
$35,653 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
Zillow: $191,099
Median Rent
$733/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.6% 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+
3.5 / 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 $57,534 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,653. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,099. Median rent is $733/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
15.6% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,201
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,534
Per Capita$35,653
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$733
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$191,099
Housing Units3,654
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation756 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.