Living in Chewelah, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chewelah · Census data 2020–2024
Chewelah has 2,606 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $54,167 (45% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $267,400, the median rent is $885/month.
Chewelah at a glance
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 48State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $54,167State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $267,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Chewelah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Chewelah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chewelah the median home value is $267,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,437 a month in housing costs.
Chewelah median household income
The median household income in Chewelah is $54,167 and the income per person is $41,518. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Chewelah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,375
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.16
Chewelah demographics
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 1,184
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chewelah ›
Education in Chewelah
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Chewelah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chewelah
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Chewelah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewelah | 2,606 | $54,167 | $267,400 | $885 |
| Loon Lake | 906 | $76,250 | $340,800 | — |
| Springdale | 451 | $43,125 | $210,400 | — |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Clayton | 139 | $75,949 | — | — |
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
| Deer Park | 4,791 | $54,391 | $347,000 | $1,006 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Twin Lakes | 115 | $63,542 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Chewelah, WA?
The median household income in Chewelah is $54,167, 45% 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 Chewelah?
The median home value in Chewelah is $267,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Chewelah?
The median gross rent in Chewelah is $885 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Chewelah, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Chewelah?
The median age in Chewelah is 48 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Chewelah?
The average commute to work in Chewelah is 16 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chewelah?
The unemployment rate in Chewelah is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chewelah?
19.3% of adults in Chewelah 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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