Bellevue, Washington
Eastside excellence
Niche (2025)
#4 Best Cities to Live in America
U.S. News (2025)
#8 Best Places to Live
WhereAtHome Score
69.5
D+out of 100
Overview
Bellevue has grown from a Seattle suburb into a major city in its own right, hosting major tech offices and corporate headquarters. Excellent schools, low crime, and waterfront access on Lake Washington make it attractive for families. High costs reflect the desirable location and strong employment base.
Key Highlights
- Major tech company presence (Microsoft, Meta)
- Top-rated Bellevue School District
- Lake Washington waterfront
- No state income tax
- Very low crime rates
- Upscale shopping and dining
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
King County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
77°F
Winter Low
36°F
Annual Rainfall
35"
Sunny Days
152
Amenities & Infrastructure
96+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
Compare with another city
Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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