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Kelso, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Brielle Perez

Career opportunities in Kelso, WA

Hi all, My partner and I are Median household income is $59,462, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,697 people. Household incomes average around $59,462 in Kelso. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It'...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Landon Gray

Rent in Kelso getting crazy

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $302,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $59,462 in Kelso. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Aria C.

Things that make Kelso unique

Hey folks, I'm a 52-year-old chef and Rent is about $1,131/month for a decent place. Median household income is $59,462, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Christian B.

Things Kelso needs to improve

I'm originally from San Diego and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here?

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Brielle Perez

What surprised you most about Kelso?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Kelso sits at 267.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,131 for rent here. The median home value here is around $302,300, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some g...

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Michael Collins

Day-to-day life in Kelso, WA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $302,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,131 for rent here. Poverty rate is 15.1%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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Michael Collins

Is Kelso getting better or worse?

Alright, The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? TIA!

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Michael Collins

Moving from St. Louis to Kelso next month

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Kelso sits at 267.1 per 100K. With a population of 12,697, Kelso is a small town. Median household income is $59,462, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school...

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Christian B.

How are the schools in Kelso?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,131 for rent here. With a population of 12,697, Kelso is a small town. The median home value here is around $302,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $59,462 in Kelso. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is de...

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Michael Collins

Is Kelso walkable?

OK so We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $59,462 in Kelso. You can expect to pay around $1,131 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People her...

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