The fifth largest city in the state, Bellevue is flanked by Lake Washington
on its west and Lake Sammamish on its east. It is considered the
retail center of the area with Bellevue Square, one of the West
Coast's biggest malls, as the centerpiece. Two floating highway
bridges link Bellevue to Seattle, just a 15-minute drive west.
There are 56 parks, 10 of which are located on the water, and
nearly 40 miles of trails in Bellevue.
Bellevue Community College has offered a range of classes since 1966. Known for its job preparation and technology programs, the college is the 3rd largest higher education institution in the state and offers the largest continuing education program.
Statistics:
- Population: 117,000
- Average Tax Rate: $12.08 / $1,000 assessed property value
- Median Household Income: $54,563
- Average Rent: $855 (East Bellevue), $1,084 (West Bellevue)
- Average Home Value: $230,161
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