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Chelan, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chelan, WA (Chelan County) — Census median home value $428,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Chelan houses and the broader area.
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Chelan, WA is in Chelan County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Chelan and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,314, with a median household income of $71,996. Census data puts Chelan houses at a median value of $428,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Chelan County's current median listing price runs $695,750, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Chelan housing market
Chelan is in Chelan County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chelan and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$428,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,314
Median household income
$71,996
County price trend (2025)
2.53% 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
Chelan market snapshot
Population
4,314
County
Chelan County
Median Household Income
$71,996
Median Home Value (city)
$428,200
Median Listing Price (Chelan County)
$695,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,447/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chelan's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $428,200. Separately, Chelan County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $695,750. 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
Chelan County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.53% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chelan has an estimated population of 4,314 and a median household income of $71,996, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chelan's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% 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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Places around Chelan
County guide: Chelan County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chelan.
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Nearby communities include Chelan Falls, Manson, Entiat, Sunnyslope, Cashmere, Wenatchee, South Wenatchee, Leavenworth.
Chelan Falls market data
Nearby city · ~3.3 mi
Manson market data
Nearby city · ~7.2 mi
Entiat market data
Nearby city · ~15.1 mi
Sunnyslope market data
Nearby city · ~28.3 mi
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Nearby city · ~30.9 mi
Wenatchee market data
Nearby city · ~31.8 mi
South Wenatchee market data
Nearby city · ~33.6 mi
Leavenworth market data
Nearby city · ~34.8 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Waterville (~13.8 mi), Pateros (~15.3 mi), Mansfield (~17.6 mi), Bridgeport (~19.4 mi), Methow (~19.8 mi), Brewster (~21.4 mi), East Wenatchee (~32.1 mi), Rock Island (~33.1 mi), Malott (~34.2 mi), Twisp (~36.0 mi), Coulee City (~37.3 mi), Banks Lake South (~37.4 mi), Soap Lake (~39.8 mi), Lakeview (~40.1 mi), Okanogan (~41.3 mi), Quincy (~42.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Chelan data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,314
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$428,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$71,996
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,447
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.53%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$695,750
Census place type
city
County
Chelan County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.70 sq mi
Census GEOID
5311615
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 Chelan
Schools
Wenatchee School District — 19 schools, 7,347 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Chelan addresses may be served by Wenatchee School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Chelan FAQ
What are houses worth in Chelan, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chelan at $428,200. Chelan County's current median listing price runs $695,750, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Chelan, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Chelan, Census ACS data shows a median value of $428,200. Active listing prices in Chelan County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chelan, WA?
Chelan houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Chelan 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 Chelan, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chelan's population at approximately 4,314.
What's the median rent in Chelan, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chelan at approximately $1,447 per month.
What is the median household income in Chelan, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chelan at approximately $71,996.
Is the Chelan housing market growing?
Chelan County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.53% annual change in 2025.
Is Chelan, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chelan's median home value at about 5.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% 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 Chelan, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Wenatchee School District for many Chelan addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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