City Intelligence

Bellevue, WA

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Bellevue. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

72/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB
WeatherA+

Population

39,161

Median Home

$1.9M

Median Income

$158K

Zip Codes Covered

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With a population of 39,161, Bellevue is a mid-sized WA city. Median household income is $158K with homes valued around $1.9M. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Bellevue, WA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$1.9M

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

36%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Bellevue, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

98004

Area Stats

Pop: 39,161

Home Value: $1.9M

Bellevue Area Map

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Schools Near Bellevue

Schools in and around Bellevue, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (10)

Cherry Crest Elementary School

Clyde Hill Elementary

Enatai Elementary School

Lake Hills Elementary

Medina Elementary School

Newport Heights Elementary

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Somerset Elementary School

Stevenson Elementary

Woodridge Elementary

Middle Schools (6)

Bellevue Big Picture School

Chinook Middle School

International School

Odle Middle School

Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Tyee Middle School

High Schools (4)

Bellevue High School

Highland Middle School

Newport Senior High School

Sammamish Senior High

Private Schools (20)

AMERICAS CHILD MONTESSORI

BEL-RED BILINGUAL ACADEMY

BELLEVUE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

BELLEVUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CEDAR CREST ACADEMY BELLEWOOD

CHESTNUT MONTESSORI SCHOOL

EARLY WORLD MONTESSORI

EASTSIDE ACADEMY

EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EASTSIDE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART

HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL

JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE

KIRKLAND CHILDRENS SCHOOL

LIVING MONTESSORI ACADEMY

NORTHWEST YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

SPECTRUM ACADEMY

ST MADELEINE SOPHIE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

VILLA ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Bellevue stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Bellevue and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.