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Chehalis, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chehalis, WA (Lewis County) — Census median home value $330,800, county listing prices down about 3.8% over the past year. Market data for Chehalis houses and the broader area.
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Chehalis, WA is in Lewis County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Chehalis and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,536, with a median household income of $68,021. Census data puts Chehalis houses at a median value of $330,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Lewis County's current median listing price runs $499,991, down about 3.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Chehalis housing market
Chehalis is in Lewis County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chehalis and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$330,800
Population (Census ACS)
7,536
Median household income
$68,021
County price trend (2025)
3.62% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Chehalis market snapshot
Population
7,536
County
Lewis County
Median Household Income
$68,021
Median Home Value (city)
$330,800
Median Listing Price (Lewis County)
$499,991
Median Gross Rent
$1,055/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chehalis's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $330,800. Separately, Lewis County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $499,991. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lewis County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.62% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chehalis has an estimated population of 7,536 and a median household income of $68,021, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chehalis's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lewis County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chehalis.
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Nearby communities include Centralia, Napavine, Fords Prairie, Winlock, Onalaska, Toledo, Pe Ell, Vader, Mossyrock, Morton, Mineral, Packwood.
Centralia market data
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Mossyrock market data
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Morton market data
Nearby city · ~33.3 mi
Mineral market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grand Mound (~9.6 mi), Bucoda (~10.1 mi), Rochester (~11.8 mi), Tenino (~14.0 mi), Ryderwood (~20.3 mi), Rainier (~20.5 mi), Tumwater (~22.6 mi), Yelm (~24.5 mi), Olympia (~26.2 mi), North Yelm (~26.7 mi), McKenna (~27.1 mi), Castle Rock (~27.3 mi), Lacey (~27.3 mi), Tanglewilde (~28.1 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (~28.6 mi), Roy (~30.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Chehalis data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,536
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$330,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$68,021
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,055
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.62%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$499,991
Census place type
city
County
Lewis County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.81 sq mi
Census GEOID
5311475
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Chehalis
Schools
Centralia School District — 9 schools, 3,440 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lewis addresses may be served by Centralia School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Chehalis FAQ
What are houses worth in Chehalis, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chehalis at $330,800. Lewis County's current median listing price runs $499,991, down about 3.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Chehalis, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Chehalis, Census ACS data shows a median value of $330,800. Active listing prices in Lewis County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chehalis, WA?
Chehalis houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lewis County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Chehalis, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chehalis's population at approximately 7,536.
What's the median rent in Chehalis, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chehalis at approximately $1,055 per month.
What is the median household income in Chehalis, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chehalis at approximately $68,021.
Is the Chehalis housing market growing?
Lewis County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.62% annual change in 2025.
Is Chehalis, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chehalis's median home value at about 4.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Chehalis, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Centralia School District for many Chehalis addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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