Who moves to Bellevue, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for King County, WA, home of Bellevue, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 92,253from other US counties
- Moved out
- 105,256to other US counties
- Net
- −13,003more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 1,895tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 11,026 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 9,505 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 3,138 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 2,036 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,817 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,591 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 1,290 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,266 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,209 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 1,188 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,185 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 1,172 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA (Everett) | 17,266 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 16,244 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 2,460 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,375 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 2,186 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 1,725 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,680 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,592 |
| Whatcom County, WA (Bellingham) | 1,433 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 1,175 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,168 |
| New York County, NY | 1,053 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 30,191 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Washington and 62,062 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 3,138 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 2,036 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 1,817 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,591 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,266 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 1,209 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 1,188 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 1,172 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 2,460 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 2,375 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 1,725 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 1,592 |
| Spokane County, WA (Spokane) | 1,175 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 1,168 |
| New York County, NY | 1,053 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 1,042 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Bellevue come from?
Most people moving into King County, WA come from nearby counties, led by Snohomish County, WA (11,026 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Bellevue move to?
The top destination is Snohomish County, WA (17,266 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Bellevue or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 92,253 people moved into King County, WA from elsewhere in the US and 105,256 moved out, a net loss of 13,003 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Bellevue.