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Bellevue, WA

Founded 1869King CountyElev. 26 m
Population
151,199
Median home
$1,203,100
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
33
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Bellevue

With about 151,199 residents, Bellevue is one of Washington's notable places. Bellevue was founded in 1869 and sits in King County. The median age is 38.3 and the median household income is $161,300. Homes carry a median value of $1,203,100, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.4%). Around 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
151,199
Median age
38.3
Median household income
$161,300
Per-capita income
$92,441
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
32.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Black2.1%
Asian40.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts70.9%
Sales & office13.4%
Service8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,203,100
Median gross rent
$2,505/mo
Owner-occupied
51.9%
Median year built
1981
Households
61,433
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Bellevue has 33 public schools — 19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading68%
Math60%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bellevue Big Picture SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Bellevue High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Career Education Options Reengagement ProgramHighGrades 10–12
Interlake Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
International SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Newport Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sammamish Senior HighHighGrades 9–12
Chinook Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Highland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Odle Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Tillicum Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Tyee Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ardmore Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Bennett Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Bellevue152
Washington365
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime77% above national
Bellevue3,461
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bellevue Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bellevue.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bellevue is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bellevue was founded in 1869 and sits in King County. Elevation ~26 m.

Map of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Winters, Frederick W., House
Notable people from Bellevue
Layne StaleyTravis StevensPeter HortonTim LincecumMegan HiltyCourtney ThompsonHannah Lux DavisJosh AtencioLuke SikmaMichael Brantley
People searches in Bellevue
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Nearby cities
Mercer Island (4 mi)Redmond (6 mi)Sammamish (6 mi)Issaquah (6 mi)Kirkland (7 mi)Renton (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bellevue, WA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bellevue, Washington.

Jason Hans Johnson, 52
Bellevue · King County · 98005

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bellevue — frequently asked

What is the population of Bellevue, Washington?
Bellevue has a population of about 151,199, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bellevue?
The median home value in Bellevue is $1,203,100, and the median gross rent is $2,505/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bellevue safe? What is the crime rate?
Bellevue Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 152 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bellevue face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Bellevue?
Bellevue has 33 public schools (19 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bellevue?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Bellevue. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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