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Kelso, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,697
Population
1,560/sq mi density
$59,462
Median Income
$29,002 per capita
$302,300
Home Value
$382,455 Zillow
$1,131
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
3,173 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,462 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$302,300 home value, $1,131/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$302,300
7% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,501
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$302,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$382,455
Median Sale Price
$397,000
Median List Price
$420,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.2%
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:
$1,131/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,653/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
51.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Active Inventory
39
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $302,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $382,455 |
| Median Sale Price | $397,000 |
| Median List Price | $420,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $239 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,131 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,653 |
| 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 | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 51.3% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 39 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $239 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,501 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |