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Quality of life in Bellevue (Geneva): scores, review and neighborhoods

6.6/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
3,019
Commune type
Village

Living in Bellevue, a commune of 3019 inhabitants in Canton Geneva. With an overall score of 6.6/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Education & Culture (9.3/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
4.2
Air Quality
3.9
Public Transport
5.0
Education & Culture
9.3
Nightlife & Dining
8.7
Nature & Green Spaces
6.8
Healthcare
8.1
Taxation
5.2
Annual Sunshine
7.8
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

2027 distinction

  • Top 10%Solar exposure7.8 · score when frozen

VivaMap Ranking 2027, data frozen on 14/10/2026. Rule: at most X% of the 2121 rated municipalities do as well or better.

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Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Family
Good
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Retirement
Good
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Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Bellevue achieves a compatibility score of 6.4/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (5.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Bellevue excels in Education & Culture (9.3/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues), Nightlife & Dining (8.7/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Healthcare (8.1/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Air Quality (3.9/10, degraded air quality from traffic emissions), Noise (4.2/10, exposure to road, rail, or air noise).

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Webster Geneva CampusUniversity
École De BellevueSchool

Public Transport

Les TuileriesTrain Station
RillietBus Stop
Les Tuileries-GareBus Stop
Vieux-ValavranBus Stop
ChênaieBus Stop
Valavran (A/K)Bus Stop
ValavranBus Stop
Bellevue-LimitesBus Stop

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Geneva as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Geneva as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Geneva in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Geneva Close to Nature
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Considering buying property in Bellevue or moving to Canton Geneva? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Bellevue

What's it like to live in Bellevue? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Genthod, Pregny-Chambésy and Le Grand-Saconnex, Bellevue is the smaller, quieter lakeside commune, with air quality at 3.9 and noise at 4.2. Its nature score of 6.8 supports that calmer feel, yet transport reaches a solid 5. Education stands out at 9.3, and dining is close behind at 8.7, while healthcare at 8.1 is also strong. However, fiscal pressure is comparatively firm at 5.2, and sunshine at 7.8 is pleasant without being exceptional. With roughly 3,019 residents, Bellevue suits families seeking schools and calm, though nature lovers will also find enough green space nearby.
How sunny and clean is the air in Bellevue?
Bellevue records air quality of 3.9 and sunshine of 7.8, placing it behind Genthod, Pregny-Chambésy and Le Grand-Saconnex on air but ahead of them on sunshine. The commune's air score of 3.9 is modest, yet its 7.8 sunshine score is comparatively strong for the Geneva agglomeration. Noise sits at 4.2, which is similarly restrained, however nature access reaches 6.8 and transport scores 5. With only 3,019 residents, Bellevue stays quieter than its larger neighbours, though its air remains its weakest environmental figure. Education at 9.3 and dining at 8.7 are notably high for a commune of this size. Overall, Bellevue fits nature lovers and families seeking calm, sunny surroundings over those prioritising pristine air.
How well-connected is Bellevue? Transport, schools, dining
Bellevue is quieter and greener than Genthod, Pregny-Chambésy and Le Grand-Saconnex, yet it still sits within the Geneva agglomeration. Air quality scores 3.9 and noise 4.2, both modest, while nature reaches 6.8. Transport is stronger at 5, giving reasonable connections for a commune of 3,019 residents. Dining stands out at 8.7, and education is notably high at 9.3, so families with school-age children have solid local options. Healthcare scores 8.1, though taxation is less favourable at 5.2. Sunshine reaches 7.8, supporting outdoor time. However, the low air and noise figures mean daily life stays relatively calm. Overall, this profile suits families seeking space and schooling, while nature lovers will also appreciate the green setting.
What are the neighboring communes of Bellevue and how big is it?
Bellevue, with 3,019 residents, is smaller than Le Grand-Saconnex yet comparable in scale to Genthod and Pregny-Chambésy. Its air quality score of 3.9 and noise level of 4.2 reflect a quieter setting than denser urban neighbors, while nature access reaches 6.8. However, transport connections score 5, weaker than what larger agglomeration communes typically offer. Education stands out at 9.3, and dining scores 8.7, giving residents strong local options. Healthcare sits at 8.1, though fiscal pressure remains moderate at 5.2. Sunshine reaches 7.8, supporting outdoor activity. The commune borders Genthod, Pregny-Chambésy, and Le Grand-Saconnex. Overall, this profile fits families seeking calm surroundings with solid schools, while nature lovers will also find the lakeside setting appealing.
Is Bellevue a tax-friendly municipality?
Bellevue’s tax score of 5.2 sits below its strong education score of 9.3 and its dining score of 8.7, so fiscal attractiveness is not its leading draw compared with Genthod, Pregny-Chambésy, and Le Grand-Saconnex. Nonetheless, the commune combines excellent air quality at 3.9 and nature at 6.8, which matter for households weighing daily livability against tax burden. However, transport reaches 5.0 and healthcare 8.1, while noise at 4.2 and sunshine at 7.8 round out a moderate profile. The tax score of 5.2 indicates a middling position rather than a clearly favorable one. Retirees and nature lovers may find the balance appealing, yet young professionals seeking lower taxation might look elsewhere.

Neighboring communes of Bellevue

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 27.9 %20–64 years 58.8 %65 and over 13.3 %
Density
775 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.8 %
Vacant housing
0.8 %
New dwellings
1.2 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.4 %
Tertiary employment
71.6 %

Land use

Built-up area 42.9 %Agricultural land 40.2 %Forest 15.5 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Geneva (GE)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
46.2552, 6.1412
BFS Number
6606
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10

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