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Bellevue, Washington · ZIP 98008

Bellevue — ZIP 98008

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Bellevue (98008) scores 72/100 — Good for Bellevue. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.38M.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share5%
Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency64%
Avg reading proficiency71%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index24/100
Typical home value$1.38M
Median rent$3,985/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.38M

Median Rent

$3,985/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Spiritridge Elementary SchoolKG–05546
85%
87%
Interlake Senior High School09–121,611
74%
89%
Bennett Elementary SchoolPK–05513
72%
77%
Sunset ElementaryPK–05499
65%
68%
Tillicum Middle School06–08676
62%
73%
Phantom Lake ElementaryPK–05430
57%
67%
Sherwood Forest ElementaryPK–05415
47%
52%
Ardmore Elementary SchoolPK–05415
47%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,138

Median Income

$185K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

43 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98008 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98008 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98008 is approximately $1.38M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98008 in Bellevue has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.