Chehalis, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Chehalis, Washington Summary
Life in Chehalis research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chehalis over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chehalis:
The population in Chehalis is 7,427.
The median home value in Chehalis is $228,500.
The median income in Chehalis is $52,717.
The cost of living in Chehalis is 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chehalis is $921.
The unemployment rate in Chehalis is 9.8%.
The poverty rate in Chehalis is 13.4%.
Table Of Contents
Chehalis SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
6
Chehalis, WA Crime Report
562
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,141.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
207.25%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chehalis / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 562 | 7,141.0 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 305.0 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 7 | 88.9 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 203.3 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 538 | 6,836.1 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 54 | 686.1 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 434 | 5,514.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 635.3 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Chehalis, WA Cost Of Living
107
Chehalis's Overall Cost Of Living
Chehalis's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chehalis | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
Chehalis, WA Photos
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Rankings for Chehalis in Washington
Map Of Chehalis, WA
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Population over time in Chehalis
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,607 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 7,404 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 7,337 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 7,340 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,314 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,265 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,284 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,285 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,262 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,253 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chehalis
| Race | Chehalis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Chehalis
| Gender | Chehalis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chehalis for adults over 25
| Education | Chehalis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chehalis, Washington
| Income | Chehalis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
