At a Glance
Median Income
$68,021
$29,453 per capita
Home Value
$330,800
Zillow: $480,040
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
3,946/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.6% smoking rate
How Chehalis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chehalis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chehalis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chehalis residents earn a median household income of $68,021 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,453. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chehalis is $330,800 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,040. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Chehalis reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,946/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Chehalis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chehalis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population7,536
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,021
Per Capita$29,453
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
B+
Home Value$330,800
Rent$1,055
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$480,040
Housing Units3,177
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property3,946/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chehalis was founded in 1873.
The median home in Chehalis was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.