Living in Bellevue, WA: Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to Bellevue

These suburban communities are just minutes from downtown Seattle via the 520 floating bridge. Known collectively as West Bellevue the community is made up as essentially an enclave of small towns as well as the larger city of Bellevue.

Once a sleepy bedroom community of Seattle, Bellevue is now a vibrant city and home to world-class Bellevue Square as well as The Braven, two of the nations most coveted shopping centers. Bellevue is also home to many businesses and technology companies and offers a number of fine restaurants.

Surrounded on the north, west, and south by Lake Washington, Medina is bordered by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point and just minutes to downtown Bellevue. Medina still is home to a quintessential small-town police station, post office, and neighborhood store, yet boasts some of the greater Seattle areas most expensive real estate including the home of Microsoft Founder, Bill Gates.

The city of Clyde Hill was incorporated in 1953 with a philosophy to retain and maintain the original spacious and wooded character of the community and to remain a relatively small, simple and intimate neighborhood. Offering beautiful views of the lake and Seattle skyline, many of its homes have been rebuilt over the years and are some of the nicest on the eastside.

First incorporated in 1955, Hunts Point is located on a small peninsula surrounded by Lake Washington and is near the neighborhoods of Medina, Clyde Hill, and Yarrow Point. Nearly all of the lots on Hunts Point are street to water and Hunts Point is home to some of the most coveted waterfront homes in the area.

The town of Yarrow Point is bordered on three sides by the shores of Lake Washington. Known as the Nantucket of the Eastside, Yarrow Point is home to 1,010 residents within 405 homes. Many live on waterfront property or can walk a short distance to one of the parks on the water. Many non-waterfront residents enjoy homes with stunning views overlooking Lake Washington and either downtown Seattle to the west or Yarrow Bay and Kirkland to the east depending on their location on the peninsula. Yarrow Point hosts its own 4th of July celebration and is known for its small-town feel and a strong sense of community.

Overview for Bellevue, WA

149,365 people live in Bellevue, where the median age is 37.9 and the average individual income is $78,118. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

149,365

Total Population

37.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$78,118

Average individual Income

Around Bellevue, WA

There's plenty to do around Bellevue, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

52

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

42

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

44

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Winners Sportswear, Athletic Training Institute, and Sew Maris.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Winners Sportswear page on Yelp Search 12031 Northup Way on Google Maps	Shopping	2.65 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Athletic Training Institute page on Yelp Search 12021 Northup Way on Google Maps	Active	2.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sew Maris page on Yelp Search NE 2nd St on Google Maps	Active	1.42 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bellevue Fitness Training page on Yelp Search 12021 Northup Way on Google Maps	Active	2.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Northwest Riders Wake Lessons page on Yelp Search 1200 Carillon Point on Google Maps	Active	4.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sweat Circuit page on Yelp Search 10245 Main St on Google Maps	Active	2.46 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kalon Spa page on Yelp Search 13620 NE 20th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.3 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pure Beauty page on Yelp Search 9 103rd Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.47 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty And The Ink page on Yelp Search 1020 108th Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.55 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glow By Sammi page on Yelp Search 606 120th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.77 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jack the Barber page on Yelp Search 909 112 Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.31 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Unrivaled Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 1020 108th Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.55 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lux Lashes & Spa page on Yelp Search 1400 112th Ave SE on Google Maps	Beauty	1.64 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ILEA Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 1805 136th Pl NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.16 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mermaid Nail Art page on Yelp Search 12121 Northup Way on Google Maps	Beauty	2.29 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Executive Lash Lounge & Training Academy page on Yelp Search 2018 156th Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	2.61 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Olivia Vail page on Yelp Search 16301 NE 8th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.09 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Love Styling page on Yelp	Beauty	2.35 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bellevue, WA

Population Households Employment

Bellevue has 59,800 households, with an average household size of 2.48. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bellevue do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 149,365 people call Bellevue home. The population density is 4,463.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

149,365

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.9

Median Age

51.56 / 48.44%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

59,800

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$78,118

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Bellevue, WA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Bellevue. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Bellevue

Welcome to Bellevue

Overview for Bellevue, WA

149,365

37.9 years

High

$78,118

Around Bellevue, WA

52

Somewhat Walkable

42

Somewhat Bikeable

44

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Bellevue, WA

149,365

High

37.9

51.56 / 48.44%

59,800

2.48

$78,118

Schools in Bellevue, WA

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,900,000

$4,898,000

$4,800,000

$4,659,990

$4,500,000

$4,495,000

$4,460,000

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Bellevue

Welcome to Bellevue

Overview for Bellevue, WA

149,365

37.9 years

High

$78,118

Around Bellevue, WA

52

Somewhat Walkable

42

Somewhat Bikeable

44

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Bellevue, WA

149,365

High

37.9

51.56 / 48.44%

59,800

2.48

$78,118

Schools in Bellevue, WA

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,900,000

$4,898,000

$4,800,000

$4,659,990

$4,500,000

$4,495,000

$4,460,000

Similar Neighborhoods

Gig Harbor

Downtown Seattle Condos

Madison Park

Work With Lisa

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