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 — Niche, 2021
- #3 Best Cities for Successful Women Entrepreneurs — Business.Org, 2018
- #3 Cities with Best Public Schools in America — Niche, 2021
- #1 Best Metro Area for STEM professionals — WalletHub, 2021
- #4 Top Downtowns — Livability
- #5 Happiest City in the U.S. — Zippia.com
- #8 Safest Cities in America — SmartAsset, 2017
Awards and Recognitions
- Digital Cities Survey Winner, first place, 125,000-249,999 population category — Center for Digital Government, 2020, 2018
- Television Programming Award of Excellence for public service announcement regarding drowning prevention — National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, 2020
- 2018 Governor’s Public Employer of the Year (for Supported Employment program) — State Employment Security Department
- 2018 Transportation Project of the Year, projects costing more than $75 million in Washington category — American Public Works Association
- Certified 4-STAR Community Rating for national leadership in sustainability (2018) — STAR Communities
- 2018 Place Making Award for Downtown Park "Complete the Circle" and Inspiration Playground (awarded to City of Bellevue and Rotary Club of Bellevue) Bellevue Downtown Association
- 2017-2019 Citizen-Engaged Community — Public Technology Institute
- 2017 Government Programming Awards, 3rd Place in Ethnic Experience Category for Ebony Fashion Fair video — National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
- 2017 Ranked #2 “100 Best Fleets in the Americas NAFA Fleet Management Association