Bellevue is a small town of 8,210 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,770
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bellevue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bellevue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bellevue city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Bellevue's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bellevue costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bellevue, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$770
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,770
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bellevue's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.0 /100k
Property Crime
180.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bellevue is served primarily by Bellevue City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bellevue, OH
National Avg
School District
Bellevue City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bellevue sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Bellevue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bellevue roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,500 and median rent is $770/month.
Bellevue's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bellevue are operated by Bellevue City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bellevue, OH has a population of 8,210, a median household income of $55,770, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bellevue averages 33.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bellevue, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44811.
The population of Bellevue, Ohio is 8,210 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bellevue: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $122,500, median household income $55,770, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellevue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
