A “City in a Park” and the Eastside's high-tech hub, Bellevue is the city where you want to be. With top schools, low crime and a vibrant economy, Bellevue is routinely ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the country. In addition to high rankings in the media, city staff has won awards for their dedicated customer services and innovative thinking. Here are a few recent highlights:
Rankings
- #10 Best Cities to Live in America, 2021 — Niche
- #3 Best Cities for Successful Women Entrepreneurs, 2019 — Business.Org
- #3 Cities with Best Public Schools in America, 2021 — Niche
- #1 Best Metro Area for STEM professionals, 2021 — WalletHub
- #4 Top Downtowns — Livability
- #5 Happiest City in the U.S. — Zippia.com
- #8 Safest Cities in America, 2017 — SmartAsset
Awards and Recognitions
- What Works Cities silver certification, 2021 — Bloomberg Philanthropies
- All-America City Award, 2021 — National Civic League
- Best City of 425, 2021 — 425 Magazine
- Digital Cities Survey Winner, first place, 125,000-249,999 population category, 2020, 2018 — Center for Digital Government
- Television Programming Award of Excellence for public service announcement regarding drowning prevention, 2020 — National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
- What Works Cities honor roll, 2019 — Bloomberg Philanthropies
- Governor’s Public Employer of the Year (for Supported Employment program), 2018 — State Employment Security Department
- Transportation Project of the Year, projects costing more than $75 million in Washington category, 2018 — American Public Works Association
- Certified 4-STAR Community Rating for national leadership in sustainability, 2018 — STAR Communities
- Place Making Award for Downtown Park "Complete the Circle" and Inspiration Playground (awarded to City of Bellevue and Rotary Club of Bellevue), 2018 — Bellevue Downtown Association