Living in Chehalis, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chehalis · Census data 2020–2024
Chehalis has 7,587 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $73,702 (25% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $372,900, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Chehalis at a glance
- Population
- 7,587
- Median age
- 34.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,702State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $372,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chehalis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chehalis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chehalis the median home value is $372,900, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
Chehalis median household income
The median household income in Chehalis is $73,702 and the income per person is $31,191. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Chehalis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,030
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.59
Chehalis demographics
- Population
- 7,587
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 2,790
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chehalis ›
Education in Chehalis
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Chehalis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chehalis
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Chehalis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis | 7,587 | $73,702 | $372,900 | $1,102 |
| Centralia | 18,830 | $56,219 | $318,200 | $1,084 |
| Napavine | 2,158 | $104,148 | $419,100 | $1,649 |
| Fords Prairie | 1,823 | $55,608 | $368,000 | $1,161 |
| Grand Mound | 3,287 | $72,426 | $411,400 | $1,426 |
| Bucoda | 494 | $73,250 | $270,000 | $1,338 |
| Rochester | 5,834 | $99,286 | $445,300 | $1,161 |
| Winlock | 2,140 | $80,451 | $361,700 | $1,119 |
| Tenino | 2,025 | $82,639 | $369,000 | $1,400 |
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What is the median household income in Chehalis, WA?
The median household income in Chehalis is $73,702, 25% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chehalis?
The median home value in Chehalis is $372,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Chehalis?
The median gross rent in Chehalis is $1,102 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Chehalis, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Chehalis?
The median age in Chehalis is 34.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Chehalis?
The average commute to work in Chehalis is 23 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chehalis?
The unemployment rate in Chehalis is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chehalis?
27.3% of adults in Chehalis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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