Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Bellevue, WA
$1,542,500Median listing price
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About Bellevue
Bellevue (~151,854 residents, 2020 Census) is the Eastside's anchor city across Lake Washington from Seattle — the third-largest city in the Seattle metro and fifth-largest in Washington, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,542,500 (read September 2026). It pairs a dense, growing downtown skyline with established residential neighborhoods.
Home prices in Bellevue
The median listing price in Bellevue is $1,542,500.
Top places in Bellevue
- Bellevue Downtown Park.
- The Bellevue Collection (Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, Bellevue Place).
- Meydenbauer Bay Park and the downtown waterfront.
- Mercer Slough Nature Park.
Commuting from Bellevue
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10 miles via I-90 or SR-520).
- Transit: Link 2 Line light rail connects downtown Bellevue with downtown Seattle (the Crosslake Connection opened March 28, 2026, per Sound Transit), plus frequent Sound Transit express buses.
Bellevue FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bellevue, WA?
The median listing price in Bellevue is $1,542,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Bellevue, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10 miles via I-90 or SR-520).
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.