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Chehalis, WA

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Population
7,764
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
225 ft
Median Home Value
$372,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,702
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Chehalis in context.

OverallBest places in WashingtonPopulation rankingHighest population places in WashingtonNearest larger communityCentralia, Washington4.0 miles away · 19,375 residents.

About Chehalis

Chehalis is a city and the county seat of Lewis County, Washington, situated in the Chehalis River valley. Split by Interstate 5 and State Route 6, the community of approximately 7,600 is twinned with the neighboring city of Centralia and is home to the historic settlement of Claquato. Zoned within the Chehalis School District, the city features historic residential neighborhoods and several local heritage agricultural barns.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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