Clyde Hill is a small incorporated city in King County, Washington, in the Eastside region east of Seattle. At the 2020 census its population was 3,126 within an area of roughly one square mile. The city occupies a hilltop rising to nearly 375 feet between downtown Bellevue and the eastern shore of Lake Washington, and it is bordered by Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point. Clyde Hill incorporated as an independent city on March 31, 1953, but remained within the Bellevue School District, a decision that continues to shape the community today. Over the decades it developed into one of the most affluent and sought-after residential enclaves in the Puget Sound region, prized for its large homes, mature landscaping, and a sense of privacy that belies its central location. The city has no commercial district of its own; it is almost entirely low-density residential, with homes set behind hedges and towering evergreens. That residential calm sits minutes from the region's economy. Downtown Bellevue is about two miles away, providing offices, retail, and dining, while the State Route 520 floating bridge crosses Lake Washington directly into Seattle. Interstate 405 and the tech corridors of Redmond and Kirkland are also nearby. Students attend the highly regarded Bellevue School District, with Clyde Hill Elementary located within the city. The combination of top-ranked schools, large private lots, hilltop views, and unmatched proximity to both Bellevue and Seattle makes Clyde Hill a defining luxury address on the Eastside, appealing to executives, professionals, and families seeking a quiet retreat at the center of the metro area.