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Chehalis, WA

Chehalis, WA.

Population: 27,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chehalis, WA is $481,116 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $499,990 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,533/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$481,116

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$481,116
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$484,801
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$499,990
Median list price
$499,945
Median price per sqft
$261
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,533/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
Adna School District, Chehalis School District
Schools include
Adna Elementary School, Adna Middle/High School, Green Hill Academic School, W F West High School, Chehalis Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, volcanicActivity
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hamilton/Labree Roads Ground Water Contamination (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
25
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,535
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,227

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Curtis Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+268 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,941
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,427
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChehalisState medianUS median
Median home value$481,116$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$499,990$510,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,533/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,941$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chehalis, WA?
$481,116.
What is the median sale price in Chehalis, WA?
$499,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Chehalis, WA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Chehalis, WA?
Typical rent: $1,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chehalis, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, volcanicActivity.
Is Chehalis, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Chehalis, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chehalis, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chehalis, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chehalis, WA?
10 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chehalis, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chehalis, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 25. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chehalis, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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