Kelso, WA
1 neighborhoods · 27,000 residents · Washington
C+
54/100
44
Safety Score
70
Affordability
$69K
Median Income
$311K
Median Home Value
Is Kelso, WA a Good Place to Live?
Kelso receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Washington. Safety scores C (44/100). Affordability scores B+ (70/100) with a median household income of $69,423 and median home values around $310,500.
About 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 7.3%. 70% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,079
Median Rent/mo
14.6%
College Educated
7.3%
Unemployment
70%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
27,000
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cowlitz
County
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Neighborhoods in Kelso
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98626Cowlitz Co. | 54 C+ | 44 | 70 | $69K | $311K | 27,000 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.