Bellevue, Schenectady, New York facts for kids
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Bellevue
City of Schenectady
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Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Annexed | 1903 |
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| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
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| • Total | 6,223 |
| • Density | 4,824/sq mi (1,863/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
Bellevue is a neighborhood located in Schenectady, New York, in the United States. It's known for being home to the main factory of General Electric (GE), which was built way back in 1886. For a long time, GE's main office was here before it moved to Connecticut in the 1970s. Many people who lived in Bellevue used to walk to work at the GE factory. Bellevue became part of the city of Schenectady in 1903. Before that, it was part of the town of Rotterdam, just like its neighbor, Mont Pleasant.
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Who Lives in Bellevue?
In the year 2000, about 6,223 people lived in Bellevue. This was a small decrease from 1990. The number of older adults (65 and up) went down the most. The number of young children (0-4) also decreased. The average age of people in Bellevue was about 35.8 years old.
There are over 3,000 homes in Bellevue. On average, about 2.25 people live in each home. More than half of the homes are owned by the people who live in them. The rest are rented.
In 2000, the average household income in Bellevue was about $31,939. About 9% of the people living in Bellevue were from minority groups.
Where is Bellevue Located?
Bellevue covers about 826 acres (which is about 1.29 square miles) in the western part of Schenectady. It is the second largest neighborhood in the city by size.
To the east, a railroad line separates Bellevue from the Mont Pleasant neighborhood. The town of Rotterdam surrounds Bellevue on its north, west, and south sides.
There are also some natural "bluffs" in Bellevue. These are like small cliffs that separate the homes higher up from the lower area where the GE factory is. These bluffs are about 50 to 100 feet tall.
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How is Land Used in Bellevue?
A big part of Bellevue's land, about 39%, is used for industrial purposes. This is mostly because of the large General Electric factory. If you don't count the factory, then only about 1% of the land is used for industry.
Single-family homes (houses for one family) make up the next largest use of land. About 192 acres are used for these homes. However, Bellevue doesn't have special rules that say land can only be used for single-family homes. This means that a single-family house could legally be changed into a two-family house at any time.
Schools in Bellevue
Children in Bellevue go to schools in the Schenectady City School District. Younger students attend Van Corlaer Elementary School. After that, they go to Mont Pleasant Middle School. Finally, they attend Schenectady High School.
Most adults in Bellevue, about 77%, have finished high school. About 11.4% of adults have gone on to earn a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from college.
Fun and Recreation
Bellevue has two parks where people can relax and play: Fairview Park and Hillhurst Park.
- Hillhurst Park is a large park, about 21 acres. It has a swimming pool, a baseball field, and a playground for kids.
- Fairview Park offers tennis courts and picnic tables, perfect for outdoor meals.
