Bellevue, WA
Population 151,199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA. Moving to or from Bellevue? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
151,199
Cost of living (RPP)
111.133
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$1,516,154
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $161,300 |
| Median age | 38.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $1,203,100 |
| Median gross rent | $2,505/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.46 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 111.133 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 92.814, goods 103.972, services 151.314. Source: BEA, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 372.121 as of February 2026. YoY +3.9%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
37°F
July high
77°F
Annual snow
3.8"
Annual precipitation 37.8". Station: SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (7.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$1,516,154
ZHVI YoY
-2.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,630/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Total employment (MSA)
2,079,090
Median wage (annual)
$65,260
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 225,240 | $54,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 197,190 | $97,870 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 190,190 | $48,950 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 171,820 | $140,760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 167,750 | $40,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Renton, WA 11 mi · 20 min Seattle, WA 12 mi · 25 min Kent, WA 20 mi · 33 min Everett, WA 30 mi · 43 min Tacoma, WA 38 mi · 55 min Vancouver, WA 171 mi · 3h 25m Portland, OR 176 mi · 3h 33m Gresham, OR 185 mi · 3h 47m Hillsboro, OR 191 mi · 3h 57m Salem, OR 226 mi · 4h 34m