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Kalama, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kalama, WA (Cowlitz County) — Census median home value $428,000, county listing prices up about 3.7% over the past year. Market data for Kalama houses and the broader area.
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Kalama, WA is in Cowlitz County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Kalama and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,996, with a median household income of $103,438. Census data puts the median value of houses in Kalama at $428,000.
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Market overview
Kalama housing market
Kalama is in Cowlitz County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kalama and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$428,000
Population (Census ACS)
2,996
Median household income
$103,438
County price trend (2025)
3.72% 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
Kalama market snapshot
Population
2,996
County
Cowlitz County
Map pin
46.017142, -122.841937
Median Household Income
$103,438
Median Home Value (city)
$428,000
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kalama's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $428,000.
County Price Trend
Cowlitz County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kalama has an estimated population of 2,996 and a median household income of $103,438, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kalama's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income. 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 Kalama
County guide: Cowlitz County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kalama.
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Nearby communities include Kelso, Longview, Beacon Hill, Lexington, Longview Heights, Castle Rock, Cougar, Ryderwood.
Kelso market data
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Longview market data
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Beacon Hill market data
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Lexington market data
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Longview Heights market data
Nearby city · ~12.4 mi
Castle Rock market data
Nearby city · ~17.9 mi
Cougar market data
Nearby city · ~25.9 mi
Ryderwood market data
Nearby city · ~26.5 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Woodland (~8.0 mi), La Center (~13.5 mi), Ridgefield (~16.0 mi), Amboy (~18.3 mi), Duluth (~18.6 mi), Cherry Grove (~19.6 mi), Dollars Corner (~20.1 mi), Lewisville (~21.2 mi), Mount Vista (~21.8 mi), Felida (~21.8 mi), Battle Ground (~22.0 mi), Meadow Glade (~22.7 mi), Salmon Creek (~22.9 mi), Yacolt (~23.4 mi), Lake Shore (~23.7 mi), Barberton (~23.7 mi).
Census & home facts
Kalama data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,996
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$428,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$103,438
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.72%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$499,924
Census place type
city
County
Cowlitz County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
5334645
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 Kalama
Schools
Longview School District — 18 schools, 6,311 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cowlitz addresses may be served by Longview School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Kalama FAQ
What are houses worth in Kalama, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kalama at $428,000.
How much do houses cost in Kalama, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Kalama, Census ACS data shows a median value of $428,000. Active listing prices in Cowlitz County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kalama, WA?
Kalama houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cowlitz 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 Kalama, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kalama's population at approximately 2,996.
What is the median household income in Kalama, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kalama at approximately $103,438.
Is the Kalama housing market growing?
Cowlitz County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.72% annual change in 2025.
Is Kalama, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kalama's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income. 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 Kalama, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Longview School District for many Kalama addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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