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Chehalis, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,536
Population
1,297/sq mi density
$68,021
Median Income
$29,453 per capita
$330,800
Home Value
$468,469 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
286
Violent Crime/100K
4,908 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,021 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$330,800 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$330,800
17% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.1%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,177
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$330,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$468,469
Median Sale Price
$412,000
Median List Price
$385,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.1%
Owner-Occupied
51.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,055/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,515/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
97 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
31.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
48.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $330,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $468,469 |
| Median Sale Price | $412,000 |
| Median List Price | $385,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $233 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,055 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,515 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 97 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.8% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $233 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,177 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |