Bellevue is a rapidly growing city in King County, Washington.
Bellevue is centered between sparkling Lake Washington and the majestic Cascades.
Bellevue is now the economic and cultural hub of the Seattle area’s Eastside, boasting some of the best shopping, restaurants, art galleries and parks in the Northwest.
Three miles east of Seattleis the thriving, diverse city of Bellevue. This is the fifth-largest city in Washington, and is one the most prosperous and safe cities on the Eastside. Nestled in between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington, Bellevue Washington is undoubtedly the economic hub of the Eastside, making this a city that draws business and commerce as well as the communities that spring up around centers of commerce.
One place every visitor should go to in the tranquil Mercer Slough nature park. 170 species of animals make their home in the 320-acre park. This is a verdant haven for nature lovers and people who enjoy relaxing afternoons on a nature trail. Residents and visitors alike come to this highlight of Bellevue Washington. You can visit the blueberry farm or wander through the Eastside Heritage center for the history of Bellevue, or just canoe up the slough. For a really laid back experience, take one of the free guided nature walks; you will learn a lot about the gem of Bellevue really easy with this option.
The City of Bellevue is dedicated to serving residents and providing them with the programs, services, and resources to enhance and maintain their neighborhoods. The city works in partnership with citizens to address their interests and to preserve strong, healthy neighborhoods. There are many yacht clubs, fantastic tennis at the Bellevue Club and other venues, a municipal golf course, children's activities of all types, and a great community spirit. As in other college towns, Bellevue Community College offers many interesting courses. In short, the lifestyle here is ideal for all ages!
A diversified mix of industries exists within Bellevue with retail and service sectors being the largest. Department stores, automobile dealerships, and electronic/computer stores lead the retail sector. The service sector has a high concentration of real estate companies, engineering firms, financial institutions, accounting firms, and computer software companies. Bellevue is also home to seven of the top 25 fastest-growing private companies in Washington.
Housing Cost
There are many options for homes, waterfront estates, highrise condos next to Bellevue Sq Mall and everything in between. Bellevue is a choice place to live.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $434,100
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 118,186. Bellevue covers 30.7 sqare miles. Its sits at an elevation of 100 above sea leve.
Zip codes: 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008 - Area code: 425
Climate
Like most of the Pacific Northwest, Bellevue, Washington, gets a good bit of rain. Expect the most precipitation during November, December, and January; over five inches per month falls during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year's. January and December are the chilly times with average daytime highs of 45 degrees and lows averaging 36 degrees. It's warmest in July and August with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s. It's also driest in July, the only month averaging less than an inch of rainfall.
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