Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Centralia
Centralia, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$854
Population
20,949
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Luxuriate in small-town charm and scenic surroundings
Riverside
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Close-Knit
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Historic
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Scenic
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Accessible
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Affordable
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Quaint
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Charming
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Central
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Mountain Views
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Located on the I-5 corridor in southwest Washington, between Seattle and Portland, Centralia offers residents a small-town experience near two of the Pacific Northwest’s most prominent cities. Accessible to both the Chehalis River and the Skookumchuck River, Centralia is a hot spot for an array of riverside activities like fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. Centralia is also just minutes from multiple national parks and forests.
Draped in lush surroundings, Centralia is home to a colorful, historic downtown teeming with antique stores, specialty shops, cafes, and venues. The Centralia community comes together downtown and at a range of events such as Dance Festival Northwest, Lions Fishing Derby, and Antique Fest. Additional shopping opportunities abound outside of downtown at Centralia Outlets. Access to a local Amtrak station, I-5, and the Chehalis-Centralia Airport makes commuting and traveling from Centralia simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,875
Average: $72,117
Education
3,638
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,728
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Centralia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Centralia, WA is $1,044 for a studio, $854 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Centralia has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$854/month
645 Sq Ft
House
$2,223/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Centralia, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
549 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
986 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
47 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.