Chelan County

WA · Pop. 146,928 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chelan County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 146,928.

$/Acre: $9,963

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 202 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 187.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax8.24%

Cost of Living Index114.5

Median Household Income$76,140

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,963

Median Home Price$657K

Acres for Sale1372

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season202 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,234 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K417

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak