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Bellevue, WA

520 Bridge
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Skyline
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Bellevue is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress
142,242
Bellevue Population7
$
92,771
Median Income6
4.0
%
Unemployment Rate20
 

City Score

  • Taxes

    90
    • City income tax
      0.0 % (for median earners)
    • City income tax
      0.0 % (for high earners)
    • State income tax19
      0.0 % (for median earners)
    • State income tax19
      0.0 % (for high earners)
    • City sales tax22
      3.5 %
    • State sales tax22
      6.5 %
    • Property tax24
      1.0 %
    • Vehicle tax24
      0.0 %

  • Economy

    88
    • Income6
      $66,765
    • Income (full-time)6
      $92,771
    • Income ($100,000 or more)6
      46.8 %
    • Income ($25,000 and less)6
      6.1 %
    • Income growth (1-year)6
      6.5 %
    • Income growth (10-year)6
      35.4 %
    • Employment rate20
      96.0 %
    • Employment rate (full-time)6
      46.5 %
    • Employment rate growth (1-year)20
      3.7 %
    • Employment rate growth (10-year)20
      19.6 %
    • Population growth (1-year)7
      2.3 %
    • Population growth (10-year)7
      19.1 %

  • Attractions

    83
    • Restaurants8
      7682.2 per 100,000 residents
    • Bars11
      1786.0 per 100,000 households
    • Performing arts centers16
      594.2 per 100,000 households
    • Museums18
      105.2 per 100,000 households
    • Music venues21
      89
    • Historical sites
      0
    • Golf courses23
      48
    • Wineries
      6
    • Casinos25
      15

  • Healthcare

    80
    • Hospitals (<50 miles)2
      34
    • Hospital rating (avg)2
      3.43 / 5
    • 5-star hospitals2
      7
    • 5-star hospitals (%)2
      30.4 %
    • 5-star hospital (nearest)
      4.8 miles from city center

  • Travel Connectivity

    80
    • Airports
      4
    • Train stations
      6

  • Outdoor Activities

    78
    • Beaches9
      30
    • Parks17
      626
    • Ski resorts
      5

  • Safety

    74
    • Property crimes1
      3,018.8 per 100,000 residents
    • Violent crimes1
      136.4 per 100,000 residents

  • Education

    72
    • Public schools rated 8+4
      12
    • Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
      40.0 %
    • High schools in top 25%15
      5
    • High schools in top 25% (%)15
      62.5 %
    • Top rated public high school15
      International School
    • Top rated public high school (national rank)15
      75

  • Air Quality

    67
    • Unhealthy air quality
      0 days per year
    • Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups14
      2 days per year
    • High PM2.5 pollution14
      79 days per year
    • High ozone14
      112 days per year

  • Internet Connectivity

    56
    • Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband27
      94.6 %
    • Access to 100+ mbps broadband27
      92.8 %
    • Average download speed27
      64 mpbs
    • Households with broadband28
      93.5 %

  • Local Transportation

    54
    • Walkability score10
      40
    • Bikeability score10
      44
    • Transit score10
      38
    • Commute via public transit20
      12.4 %
    • Commute via walking20
      5.4 %
    • Commutes via driving solo20
      63.1 %
    • Commute time (avg)20
      24.0 minutes

  • Climate

    52
    • Sunny days3
      45 days
    • Rainy days12
      156 days
    • Hot days12
      3 days
    • Cold days12
      32 days
    • Average humidity12
      73 %
    • Average wind speed12
      8 mph
    • Annual snowfall12
      11 inches
    • Temperature in January12
      43 °F
    • Temperature in July12
      66 °F
    • Wildfire risk26
      Low
    • Hurricane risk26
      None
    • Tornado risk26
      Low
    • Earthquake risk26
      Medium
    • Flood risk26
      Low

  • Diversity

    46
    • White or Middle Eastern7
      49.8 %
    • Black7
      2.7 %
    • Asian7
      35.4 %
    • Hispanic7
      6.9 %

  • Home Pricing

    26
    • Median home value5
      $974,703
    • Median home value (sq ft)13
      $638
    • Median rent price13
      $2,950
 

Population

Bellevue is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States since 2010, particularly for 25- to 34-year olds which grew by 32%

Age

38.1
Median Age7
19.1
%
Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

 

Race and Ethnicity

Bellevue residents are predominantly white; however, the city is becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 9.3% since 2010, while the Asian community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 63.0%

Race

69.1
%
Washington Population, White7
61.1
%
United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

 

Climate

Bellevue is humid and rainy, but rarely hot or cold. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 32 days per year with almost no days above 90°F, but 156 days where there is at least some rain and an average humidity of 73%

Weather

43
%
Chance of Rain12
45
%
Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature41

 

Housing

The average home value in Bellevue increased by 96% since 2010 which is 53% higher than the national average and 32% higher than the state average

Rent

$
2,950
Monthly Average13
36
%
Renters42

Average Home Value5

 

Taxes

Bellevue is a very low tax location with no state or local income tax and property tax 9% lower than the national average, but sales tax 46% higher than the national average.

Other

1.01
%
Property Tax24
10.0
%
Sales Tax22
0.0
%
Vehicle Tax24

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)43

 

Employment

Bellevue has a very high employment rate of 96% which is 3% higher than the national average. The largest employers are T-Mobile and Paccar

Income

6.1
%
<$25,0006
46.8
%
$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry20

 

Politics

Bellevue is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results44

Representatives

Mayor31 Lynne Robinson
Nonpartisan
House of Representative31 D. Adam Smith
Democratic
 

Healthcare

The nearest 5-star hospital, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, is 4.8 miles from the center of Bellevue, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle Division, is 22.7 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/University of Washington Medical Center, is 6.5 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical32 Yes
Decriminalized32 Yes
 

Safety

In Washington, 32.1% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 40.2% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes
Universal Background Checks33
No
Permit to Purchase Law33

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

 

Fun Facts

  • A hands-on, interactive children's museum that encourages learning through play with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math
  • The botanical garden's Garden d' Lights event is a festive wonderland light show held every November and December and features over a half-million lights placed throughout the area
  • Referred to as BAM, the Bellevue Arts Museum is a museum of contemporary visual art, craft, and design
 

Top Destinations

  • More than 37% of Bellevue residents were born outside of the United States, making it one of the country's most diverse cities28
  • Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, lives in Bellevue37
 

Recognition

#10 2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche34
#61 2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche35
#4 2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche36
 

Sources

1 2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement | FBI
2 Medicare-certified hospitals | Medicare.gov
3 Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4 School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools | Great Schools
5 Zillow Housing Data
6 2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
7 2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
8 Restaurants | Yelp
9 Beaches | Yelp
10 2020 City & Neighborhood Scores | Walk Score
11 Bars | Yelp
12 Comparative Climatic Data | National Centers for Environmental Information
13 United States Home Prices & Home Values
14 AirData | United States Environmental Protection Agency
15 Best High Schools in the US | U.S. News & World Report's
16 Performing Arts Centers | Yelp
17 Parks | Yelp
18 Museums | Yelp
19 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 | Tax Foundation
20 2018 Economic Characteristics | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
21 Music Venues | Yelp
22 2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates | Tax Foundation
23 Golf Courses | Yelp
24 2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State | WalletHub
25 Casinos | Yelp
26 Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness | Columbia University
27 Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage | Broadband Now
28 2018 Social Characteristics | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
29 Largest Cities of U.S. States | Wikipedia
30 Zippia, The Career Expert
31 Who represents me | Ballotpedia
32 State Policy | Marijuana Policy Project
33 State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership | The RAND Corporation
34 2020 Best Cities to Live | Niche
35 2020 Best Cities to Retire | Niche
36 2020 Best Cities for Families | Niche
37 Leadership | Microsoft
38 2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
39 Elevations and Distances | U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
40 Normal Precipitation, Inches
41 Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
42 2018 Selected Housing Characteristics | ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles | United States Census
43 Federal Income Tax Calculator | smartasset
44 2016 Presidential Election Results | Politico
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