Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Chehalis, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$798
Population
8,587
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A historic community surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest
Small Town
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Rural
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Affordable
Chehalis is a small city located about thirty miles south of Olympia on Interstate 5. As one of the region’s many small towns built around the lumber industry, the city is full of beautiful historic architecture, giving the community a timeless feel. Downtown in particular is packed with well-preserved brick buildings, most of which now host restaurants, specialty shops, taverns, and other popular storefront businesses. The surrounding natural landscape provides incredible scenery as well as endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, with Capitol State Forest and Mount Rainier National Park only minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,082
Average: $75,018
Education
1,649
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,714
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chehalis has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chehalis, WA is $743 for a studio, $798 for one bedroom, $1,204 for two bedrooms, and $1,758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chehalis has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$798/month
577 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chehalis, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Orin C Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
665 Students
James W Lintott Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
442 Students
Public
Grades 4-5
423 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
946 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
94 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad
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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.