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Bellevue
  • City in Washington

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Bellevue is a city in Washington with a population of 150,606. Bellevue is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Bellevue offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Bellevue there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bellevue and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bellevue are highly rated.

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About Bellevue...
Population
150,606

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,139,500
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,422
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Bellevue Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    73.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    11.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    70
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    534.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,922.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    329.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    35%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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