Kelso, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

10,291 Population 3/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$26,263 median income, 6.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Kelso, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,263

65% below

$26,263 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

6.6%

83% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

327 sunny days/yr

Is Kelso 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

Kelso residents earn a median household income of $26,263 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,263. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 978 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kelso is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Kelso has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,291

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born8.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,263

Per Capita$26,263

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$505

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership67.3%

Housing Units4,116

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days327/yr

Rain40.7 in/yr

Elevation95 ft