Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Jimmie's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cupid's Cup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Avenue Espresso
Coffee Shop
Avenue Espresso
Coffee Shop
Shona's Food Company
Coffee Shop
The Local - An Espresso Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Depot
Coffee Shop
Avenue Espresso
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fiddler's
Coffee Shop
Fiddler's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Santa Lucia Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
The Station Coffee Bar & Bistro
Coffee Shop
The Centerville Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
The Vintage Antique Motorcycle Museum
Museum
McFiler's Chehalis Theater
Cinema
Lewis County Historical Museum
Museum
Chehalis Bowl
Bowling Alley
Veteran’s Memorial Museum
Museum
Midway Cinema
Cinema
Fairway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Fox Theater
Cinema
The Olympic Club Theater
Cinema
Shady Lady
Museum
Food and Drink (20) D-
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Flood Valley Brewing Craft Taphouse
Bar
Market Street Pub & Grill
Bar
McFiler's
Bar
King Beverage Inc.
Beverages
Dairy Bar
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Dairy Dan's Drive-In
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
El Sabor De Mexico
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Concession Stand
Fast Food
Concessions Stand
Fast Food
Nea's Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Branch Bar & Public Room
Bar
Fitness (2) F
V. R. Lee Community Building
Community Centre
Twin Cities Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Market Street Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Mt. Capra
Health Food
Home Of The Homemade Goat Milk Formula
Health Food
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Franz Bakery Outlet Store
Bakery
Fuller's Market Place
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
John Dobson Park
Park
Millett Field
Park
McFadden Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Henderson Park
Park
Penny Playground
Playground
Recreation Park
Park
Lintott/Alexander Park
Park
Stan Hedwall Park
Park
Stan Hedwall Park
Park
Seminary Hill Natural Area
Park
Cedar Street Park
Park
Centralia College Node
Park
George Washington Park
Park
Centralia College Wind Tower Energy Ball
Park
private park
Park
Brick Wagner Park
Park
Plummer Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Armory Hills Open Space
Park
Shops (40) A+
Chehalis NAILS
Beauty
Petals Florist
Florist
Bliss & Beauty Co.
Beauty
Mahalo Hair
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Chehalis Barber And Company
Hairdresser
Totally Pawsome LLC
Pets
Bartel's Clothing & Shoes
Clothing
Smith's Mercantile
Gift Shop
Rose Nail & Spa
Beauty
Billie's Designer Fabrics
Fabric
Runway - R/W
Clothing
Books n' Brush
Books
Chehalis Emporium
Furniture
Brunswig's Shoe Store
Shoes
Pema's Nails, Spa, Facial, & Waxing
Beauty
Bliss Salon
Hairdresser
Shakespeare & Company
Books
Furniture World
Furniture
Ewe and I Yarn, LLC
Home Improvement
The Farm Store
Home Improvement
76
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Copa Salon
Hairdresser
Tuff Shed
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Chehalis.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Chehalis Depot
Transit Station
Walmart
Bus Stop
Mellen Street e-Transfer Station
Bus Stop
Centralia
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Chehalis is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Chehalis crime rates are 7,141 per 100k, which is 91% higher than Washington
Property Crime
6,836 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
305 crimes per 100k C+
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employment F

The median income in Chehalis is $45,195 - which is 28% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$45,195 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Patti Larson, CDP
Doctor
Eugenia Center Substance Use Disorder Services
Clinic
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Chehalis Fire Department
Fire Station
Chehalis Police Dept.
Police
Northwest Pediatrics Center
Clinic
Chehalis Children's Clinic
Clinic
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Providence Medical Group Chehalis Family Medicine
Clinic
Washington State Patrol
Police
Chehalis Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VA Medical Center
Hospital
Lewis County Fire District #6
Fire Station
Capital Oncology
Hospital
Woodland Urgent Care Center
Hospital
Wilson & Wilson Dentistry
Dentist
Cascade Dental Center
Dentist
Providence Centralia Hospital
Hospital
Centralia Police Department
Police
Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Chehalis home prices are $202,900 - which is 25% lower than Washington
Home Price
$202,900 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Chehalis graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (11) C-
R E Bennett Elementary
Cascade Elementary School
St Joseph School
Lewis County Alternative School
Lewis County Juvenile Detention
Chehalis Middle School
James W Lintott Elementary School
Orin C Smith Elementary School
Olympic Elementary
Centralia Christian School
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Washington Elementary School
High Schools (6) C-
Lewis County Jail
Green Hill Academic School
Lewis County Alternative School
Lewis County Juvenile Detention
W F West High School
Centralia Christian School
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ratings D+

Chehalis has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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  • Chehalis has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chehalis crime rates are 91% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Chehalis is 6% lower than the Washington average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chehalis? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      John Dobson Park
      Millett Field
      McFadden Park
      Westside Park
      Henderson Park
      Penny Playground
      Recreation Park
      Lintott/Alexander Park

      Entertainment

      The Vintage Antique Motorcycle Museum
      McFiler's Chehalis Theater
      Lewis County Historical Museum
      Chehalis Bowl
      Veteran’s Memorial Museum
      Midway Cinema
      Fairway Lanes
      Fox Theater

      Food & Drink

      Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
      Flood Valley Brewing Craft Taphouse
      Market Street Pub & Grill
      McFiler's
      King Beverage Inc.
      Dairy Bar
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Chehalis? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Chehalis.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chehalis? The cost of living in Chehalis is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than Washington.
      Chehalis
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chehalis? Chehalis crime rates are 7,141, which are 91% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      7,141 per 100k people

      207% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      207% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Chehalis? The median income in Chehalis is $45,195 which is 28% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $45,19518% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,06413% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chehalis a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Woodland Urgent Care Center
      Capital Oncology
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Patti Larson, CDP

      A Housing

      What are Chehalis home prices? Chehalis home prices are $202,900 - which is 25% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $202,90010% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9015% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Chehalis have good schools? The Chehalis graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Chehalis a good place to live? Chehalis has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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