At a Glance
Median Income
$64,888
$43,780 per capita
Home Value
$177,900
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$935/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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+
3.7 / 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 $64,888 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,780. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $177,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $935/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bellevue reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,114/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population8,186
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density8,105/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,888
Per Capita$43,780
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,900
Rent$935
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units4,854
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,114/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation979 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bellevue was founded in 1796.
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1938.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.