City profile · Idaho · Census ACS 2023

Bellevue, ID

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bellevue - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,571
Residents
$72,242
Median income
$482,600
Median home
$1,600
Median rent (state)

Bellevue - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Bellevue lands in the 53rd percentile for household income and the 78th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

53rd
percentile, household income
84th
percentile, home value
64th
percentile, median rent
78th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bellevue, ID

Bellevue is a small town in Idaho, home to 2,571 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $72,242 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.8%. Home values in Bellevue run a median of $482,600, and the median resident age is 38.9 years. About 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 66.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 1 residential building permits were authorized in Bellevue (Construction Slowdown), down 90% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Bellevue reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 659.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 46.9°F with 17.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Idaho run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Idaho scores 95.5 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,600 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Idaho's average monthly utility costs around $170 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 65.4 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

2,571 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Idaho

Median Household Income

$72,242 /yr

Poverty 0.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

95.5 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Idaho average

How does Bellevue compare to other US cities?

Where Bellevue sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 53% higher than other cities
Home value 84% pricier than other cities
Median rent 64% pricier than other cities
Safety 78% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Idaho and the picture shifts: Bellevue ranks #18 of 53 Idaho cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bellevue against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Idaho only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Idaho-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Bellevue's strongest outlier among Idaho cities

Among the 204 Idaho cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Bellevue ranks #19 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bellevue only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#61 of 206
70th percentile in Idaho
Median Gross Rent
#24 of 215
87th percentile in Idaho
Median Home Value
#19 of 204
91st percentile in Idaho
Poverty Rate
#185 of 215
14th percentile in Idaho
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#61 of 215
71st percentile in Idaho

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Idaho only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

53rdIncome percentile
78thSafety percentile

53rd percentile nationally for median household income · 78th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Bellevue's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Bellevue's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Bellevue's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Bellevue's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$482,600 16th percentile more affordable than 16% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bellevue $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bellevue, ID Bellevue, ID's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bellevue, ID-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bellevue, ID median $72,242/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bellevue, ID's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bellevue, ID. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,571
Median Income
$72,242
Median Home Value
$482,600
Median Age
38.9
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Labor force participation
66.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
659.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
193.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
465.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
46.9°F
Annual Precipitation
17.5"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,550 residents2,600 residents2,650 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,569 residents 2,597 residents ▲ +1.1%
Bellevue's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 10
2020 7
2021 24
2022 9
2023 7
2024 1

Permit volume decreased 90% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.0%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
6.0%

Based on 1,414 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Idaho - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$170
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Idaho state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Idaho state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bellevue sits in

Cost of Living Index
95.5
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,600/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
65.4 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Idaho

Bonners Ferry
2,615 people
Dalton Gardens
2,526 people
Driggs
2,655 people
Montpelier
2,681 people
Malad City
2,441 people
Aberdeen
2,418 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellevue's 2,571 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Shelby, MI
2,571 people
West, TX
2,571 people
Vergennes, VT
2,571 people
Rangely, CO
2,572 people
Rising Sun, IN
2,570 people
Hallowell, ME
2,570 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellevue's $72,242 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Rosemead, CA
$72,248 median income
Romulus, MI
$72,235 median income
Haines, AK
$72,250 median income
Talkeetna, AK
$72,250 median income
Aroma Park, IL
$72,250 median income
Independence, IA
$72,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bellevue, ID Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bellevue, ID - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 71.7% 14.4% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.9% White 71.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.7% American Indian 1.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 14.4% Two or more races 11.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bellevue compares to nearby Idaho cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bellevue (this city) 2,571 $72,242
Bonners Ferry 2,615 $54,107
Dalton Gardens 2,526 $84,375
Driggs 2,655 $82,434
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ID FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bellevue, ID?

What is the population of Bellevue, ID? +

2,571 people live in Bellevue, ID according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bellevue, ID? +

The median household income in Bellevue is $72,242 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bellevue? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bellevue; the closest available measure is the Idaho state average, a cost of living index of 95.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Idaho vary by metro area.

Is Bellevue, ID safe? +

Bellevue has a total crime rate of 659.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Bellevue, ID? +

Bellevue's median home value sits at $482,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Bellevue? +

Climate normals put Bellevue's yearly average temperature at 46.9°F, 17.5 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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