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Chelan, WA
City in Chelan County, Washington.
Population
4,350
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
649
ZIP codes
0
Chelan and its ZIP codes
Chelan at a glance
- Chelan is about 5.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,637, 16% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $518,000 (8% below Washington) and median rent is $1,368 a month.
Local data for Chelan, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chelan, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,637
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$518,000
Median rent
$1,368/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (965), German Americans (790), Irish Americans (584).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chelan County. PPP loans are for Chelan.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,473
44,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $9,867 per person
How people get to work
Chelan, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chelan, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
469
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelan, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Chelan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MansonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| WatervilleTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| EntiatCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| PaterosCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BridgeportCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| MethowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| BrewsterCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelan, WA in?
- Chelan is in Chelan County, Washington.
- What is the population of Chelan, WA?
- About 4,350 people live in Chelan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelan?
- Nearby places include Chelan Falls (3.2 mi), Manson (7.7 mi), Waterville (14 mi), Entiat (15 mi), Pateros (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023