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Is Bellevue a Good Place to Live? Bellevue, Nebraska: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bellevue ranks #312 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #151 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (91.9, #69 of 524) and low violent crime (108 per 100,000, #62 of 444), and trails on low graduation rates (79.6%, #372 of 437).
Bellevue by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bellevue's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bellevue?
Bellevue's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,226/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $300,450, 7% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
| Measure | Bellevue | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 91.9#310 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $300,450#375 of 1,187 | $280,673 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,360/mo#218 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $247,000#389 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,226/mo#467 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.2%#173 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bellevue housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bellevue is in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro.
Nebraska housing market →Is Bellevue safe?
Bellevue recorded 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 328 and 50% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #143 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #62 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bellevue Police Department. Property crime runs 1,144 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bellevue | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 108#143 of 1,085 | 218 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,144#284 of 1,085 | 1,379 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bellevue?
The median household in Bellevue earns $85,462, 3% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bellevue | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $85,462#532 of 1,312 | $76,376 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.3%#186 of 1,058 | 3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bellevue?
The median resident of Bellevue is 36.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #637 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bellevue | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 34.4%#637 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 65.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bellevue's schools and health?
Bellevue's 28 public schools graduate 79.6% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $15,458 spent per pupil. 37.4% of adults are obese and 10.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Bellevue | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 79.6%#897 of 1,063 | 87.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.8#428 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,458#521 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 37.4%#971 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.9%#595 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.3%#175 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.9%#645 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,430 students are enrolled in Bellevue's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bellevue?
The average commute in Bellevue is 20.8 minutes (Nebraska 19.9); 0% of workers take transit and 10.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bellevue scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.6°F and winters 25.7°F, with 33.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bellevue | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 20.8 min#406 of 1,312 | 19.9 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.3%#77 of 1,312 | 4% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.8% | 75.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.3 | 12.7 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 37.2 | 16.7 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 50.3 | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 62.6 | 39 | 3.5 |
| May | 72.2 | 51.2 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 62 | 5 |
| Jul | 85.5 | 66.7 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 83.3 | 63.4 | 4 |
| Sep | 76.9 | 54.3 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 64.7 | 41.2 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 49.1 | 28.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 37.1 | 18.2 | 1.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Springfield 7e.
| Measure | Bellevue | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 50.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 73.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 25.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 33.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Springfield 7e.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bellevue?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Bellevue | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 32#85 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#517 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sarpy County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sarpy County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.031% | 99% of counties |
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0027% | 80% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0046% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0019% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bellevue compare with similar-size cities?
Bellevue is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #151 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 64,510.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #312 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 | 20.8 min |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #71 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 | 24.7 min |
| Port Orange, FLPop. 64,767 | #920 | 51.4 | $74,426 | $1,634/mo | part year | 25.9 min |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #1015 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 | 18.1 min |
| Lynwood, CAPop. 64,578 | #1237 | 43.2 | $74,844 | $1,652/mo | 743 | 30.3 min |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #1250 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 | 19.8 min |
| Burnsville, MNPop. 64,463 | #318 | 61.7 | $87,024 | $1,513/mo | 163 | 23.3 min |
| Reston, VAPop. 64,414 | #7 | 75.8 | $148,710 | $2,231/mo | no data | 26 min |
| Utica, NYPop. 64,217 | #963 | 50.7 | $52,484 | $951/mo | 455 | 19.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bellevue compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Bellevue ranks #3 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 61.8 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 12% above the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 50% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Nebraska home.
| City | Rank in NE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #1 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #2 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #3 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 |
| Lincoln, NEPop. 294,856 | #5 | 60.2 | $71,867 | $1,086/mo | 427 |
| Norfolk, NEPop. 26,054 | #6 | 58.4 | $58,884 | $875/mo | 221 |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #7 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 |
| Columbus, NEPop. 24,488 | #8 | 58.3 | $64,626 | $892/mo | 87 |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #9 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 |
| Omaha, NEPop. 488,837 | #10 | 56.8 | $73,201 | $1,187/mo | 350 |
| Hastings, NEPop. 25,008 | #11 | 56.7 | $64,048 | $858/mo | 239 |
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #12 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data |
| Gering, NEPop. 8,550 | #13 | 55.6 | $75,093 | $823/mo | 105 |
| South Sioux City, NEPop. 13,907 | #14 | 54.2 | $68,223 | $1,127/mo | 166 |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #15 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #16 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #17 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #18 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #19 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #20 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 |
All 20 Nebraska cities we track, by overall score. Nebraska statewide: median income $76,376, violent crime 218.4 per 100,000.
How is Bellevue's score calculated?
Bellevue scores 61.8 out of 100, #312 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Nebraska's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bellevue. Similar-size median 55.5.
61.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bellevue's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
91.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bellevue. Similar-size median 58.9.
56.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bellevue's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
53.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bellevue's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
77.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bellevue. Similar-size median 56.1.
63.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bellevue. Similar-size median 42.4.
44.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bellevue. Similar-size median 50.0.
46.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bellevue's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
40.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
68.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bellevue's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bellevue has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bellevue
Is Bellevue, NE a good place to live?
Bellevue ranks #312 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #151 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (91.9, #69 of 524) and low violent crime (108 per 100,000, #62 of 444), and trails on low graduation rates (79.6%, #372 of 437).
What is the cost of living in Bellevue?
Bellevue's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,226/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $300,450, 7% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
What is the crime rate in Bellevue?
Bellevue recorded 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 328 and 50% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #143 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #62 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bellevue Police Department. Property crime runs 1,144 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bellevue?
The median household in Bellevue earns $85,462, 3% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 3.3% (US 4.3%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bellevue?
Median rent in Bellevue is $1,226/mo (Census), #467 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,360/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bellevue?
The typical home value in Bellevue is $300,450, up 3% in a year, against $280,673 for Nebraska and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $247,000.
How are the public schools in Bellevue?
Bellevue's 28 public schools graduate 79.6% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 14.8 students per teacher and $15,458 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bellevue?
The average commute is 20.8 minutes, #406 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.9 minutes across Nebraska. 2.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bellevue?
Bellevue averages 50.6°F over the year, 73.6°F in summer and 25.7°F in winter, with 33.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bellevue walkable?
Bellevue scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bellevue at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bellevue?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Bellevue?
Bellevue has 64,510 residents. The median resident of Bellevue is 36.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #637 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bellevue compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Bellevue ranks #3 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 61.8 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 12% above the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 50% below the statewide rate. Homes are 7% above the typical Nebraska home.
What cities are similar in size to Bellevue?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bellevue's population of 64,510 are Waltham, MA (#71 overall), Port Orange, FL (#920 overall), Muncie, IN (#1015 overall), Lynwood, CA (#1237 overall), and North Little Rock, AR (#1250 overall). Bellevue is #312.