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Bellevue.
About
Life in Bellevue
Living in Bellevue means you're getting a stable, family-oriented suburb that's genuinely affordable for the Green Bay region, with a median home value around $299,100 and rents under $1,100 a month. The job market is solid—unemployment sits at just 2.9%—and you're close enough to Green Bay's economy (only 4 miles away) that commuting is painless at under 18 minutes on average, so you're not sacrificing career options for suburban peace. The community skews toward married couples and families, with about half of all households being married-couple families, so you'll find decent schools and a neighborhood vibe, though it's worth knowing the median age is 40.9 and the population is still about 87.5% white with a growing Latino community.
Bellevue at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bellevue: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellevue, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.5%), and 11.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.2%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellevue
In Bellevue, rent runs 6% above the WI average, and home values are 12% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,419
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $398,602 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Bellevue
Unemployment in Brown County, which includes Bellevue, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Bellevue: Brown County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brown County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bellevue Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.3 min avg
How Bellevue residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellevue, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 105 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bellevue, runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
31.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
513.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Brown County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brown County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brown County, which includes Bellevue, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $453,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brown County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brown County, which includes Bellevue, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Brown County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellevue has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
29°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.3"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
152
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 11°F | 1.39" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.20" |
| Mar | 40°F | 24°F | 1.96" |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.00" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 2.67" |
| Nov | 44°F | 29°F | 1.98" |
| Dec | 31°F | 18°F | 1.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellevue
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellevue's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Green Bay
Sbh Green Bay, Llc D/b/a Willow Creek Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 1.8 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Green Bay
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellevue
Bellevue's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bellevue
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 372 students · in-state tuition $31,949 · 88% graduate · median earnings $78,273 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
5.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellevue
Bellevue has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
86 mi awaySleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
100 mi awayCities Near Bellevue
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bellevue FAQ
Is Bellevue, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Bellevue's median rent is $1,154/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,672/year. Median home value is $299,100.
Is Bellevue, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Bellevue is policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 32 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 513 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellevue, Wisconsin?⌄
Brown County, which includes Bellevue, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellevue, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Bellevue is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,154/month and median household income is $84,672/year. The median home value is $299,100. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellevue, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Bellevue is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from