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liv score
670
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 79
Demographics 72
Economy 53
Education 66
Health 68
Housing 58
Infrastructure 61

#2. Bellevue, WA

Lakes and mountains surround Bellevue, Wash., a Seattle suburb of more than 120,000 residents, while a tapestry of lush parks provide residents with abundant outdoor recreation options. Bike paths and sidewalks make getting to and from the city’s many festivals, museums, restaurants and music venues easy. A range of amenities provides many things to do in Bellevue. About 40 % of the city’s population are minorities, which contributes to an overall diverse range of lifestyles and ideas. Bellevue schools have been recognized among the top in the country by major media outlets. This makes the third time the city has appeared on this list.

Find out more about why Bellevue is a Top 100 Best Place to Live.

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