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