Bellevue named fourth best small city in U.S. in which to live

Bellevue has been named the fourth best small city in the country in which to live by Money Magazine.

The city was praised for its forested cityscapes, a lower-than-average jobless rate, a diverse population, great schools and an abundance of of arts and entertainment activities.

Bellevue trailed Eden Prairie, MN; Columbia/Ellicott City, MD; and Newton, MA. Rounding out the Top Ten are McKinney, TX; Fort Collins, CO; Overland Park, KS; Fishers, IN; Ames, IA; and Rogers, AR.