Money Magazine Names Bellevue a ‘Best Place to Live’

bellevue-waFor the fourth time, Money Magazine named Bellevue one of the best small cities in America. This year, Bellevue ranked No. 40 on the magazine’s top 100 list.

“We’re gratified to be recognized for the fourth time as one of the best places to live in the country,” Mayor Conrad Lee said in a statement.

The magazine reported that Bellevue has more employees than residents, thanks to major local employers, including Microsoft, Expedia, Coinstar, and Puget Sound Energy.

Since 2006, Money Magazine has been conducting a survey every other year to determine the country’s best cities with a population between 50,000 and 300,000. The magazine looks for cities with economic strength, quality health care, low crime, great schools, and many activities.

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