At a Glance
Median Income
$161,300
$92,441 per capita
Home Value
$1,203,100
Zillow: $1,485,210
Median Rent
$2,505/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
2,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.6%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
234 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
3.3 / 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 $161,300 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,441. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $1,203,100 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,485,210. Median rent is $2,505/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Bellevue reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,838/100K. The murder rate is 0.7/100K.
Education
71.4% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population151,199
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density4,517/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,300
Per Capita$92,441
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C
Home Value$1,203,100
Rent$2,505
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$1,485,210
Housing Units64,609
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property2,838/100K
Murder0.7/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary284/100K
Health
Obesity18.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+34.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations333
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Bellevue was founded in 1869.
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1981.
32.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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