City of Bellevue

Located across Lake Washington in the state of Washington, the city of Bellevue is considered a satellite city or suburb of Seattle and was officially incorporated in 1953. It is growing quickly and is currently the second largest city center in the state. Bellevue’s name comes from the French term meaning “beautiful view,” and you will be rewarded with many scenic views if you visit the city. Bellevue offers low auto insurance rates, and was recently voted as the fourth-best city to live in the United States. CNNMoney also ranked the city as the number one to start a business in 2008.