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.