At a Glance
Median Income
$71,996
$41,799 per capita
Home Value
$428,200
Zillow: $496,176
Median Rent
$1,447/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
13.4% smoking rate
How Chelan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelan residents earn a median household income of $71,996 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,799. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,251 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelan is $428,200 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,176. Median rent is $1,447/month, with 24.9% 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 1986.
Education
26.5% of adults in Chelan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,314
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.7%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,996
Per Capita$41,799
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$7,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
B
Home Value$428,200
Rent$1,447
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$496,176
Housing Units2,732
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,182 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelan was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
20.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,729 declared natural disasters on record.