Bellevue, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
150,606
Population
$149,551
Median Income
$1,139,500
Home Value
38.3
Median Age

Demographics

Bellevue has a population of 150,606 with a median age of 38.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
47.2%
Asian
39.5%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
2.6%
Other
2.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population150,606
Median Age38.3
White47.2%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian39.5%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Other / Two or More Races2.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Bellevue is $149,551, which is 99.0% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $85,845. The poverty rate is 7.2%.

$149,551
Median Household Income
$85,845
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Bellevue is 4.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Bellevue, 95.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.9%
Bachelor's+
70.0%
Graduate+
34.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher70.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree34.9%

Housing

The median home value in Bellevue is $1,139,500, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $2,422. The homeownership rate is 51.7%.

$1,139,500
Median Home Value
$2,422/mo
Median Rent
51.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$1,139,500
Median Monthly Rent$2,422
Homeownership Rate51.7%
Vacancy Rate5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bellevue, Washington?
The population of Bellevue, Washington is 150,606 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bellevue, Washington?
The median household income in Bellevue, Washington is $149,551. This is 99.0% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Bellevue, Washington?
The median home value in Bellevue, Washington is $1,139,500. The median monthly rent is $2,422.
What percentage of people in Bellevue have a college degree?
In Bellevue, Washington, 70.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Bellevue, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Bellevue, Washington is 7.6x (median home value $1,139,500 vs. median income $149,551), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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