Of important note, Bellvue is also a town of artists. Bellvue has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Bellvue’s character.
Also of interest is that Bellvue has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Bellvue telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 30.92% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Bellvue is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Bellvue’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Bellvue is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Bellvue’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Bellvue has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Bellvue a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
One downside of living in Bellvue, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 38.68 minutes every day commuting to work.
