What is the rental vacancy rate in Chehalis, WA?
The rental vacancy rate in Chehalis, WA is 4.0% (±3.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.8% (±3.2 points).
240 (±109) homes, 7.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Chehalis, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.5% in 2015–2019 to 4.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 4.0% (±3.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.8% (±3.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 240 (±109)
Vacancy in Chehalis against Lewis County, its state and the nation
| Chehalis | Lewis County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.9% (±1.5 points) | 4.5% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 240 (±109) | 3,596 (±434) | 241,800 (±5,686) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Chehalis, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lewis County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Chehalis
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis | — | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Centralia | 4.0 mi | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Napavine | 6.1 mi | 3.7% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fords Prairie | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Mound | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bucoda | 10 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 12 mi | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winlock | 12 mi | 8.4% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tenino | 14 mi | 0.0% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lewis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pe Ell | 30.0% (±24.1 points) |
| 2 | Morton | 12.8% (±15.9 points) |
| 3 | Winlock | 8.4% (±12.3 points) |
| 4 | Toledo | 4.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 5 | Chehalis | 4.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 6 | Napavine | 3.7% (±6.8 points) |
| 7 | Centralia | 2.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Fords Prairie | 0.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mossyrock | 0.0% (±27.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Vader | 0.0% (±49.0 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chehalis
Is it hard to find a rental in Chehalis?
The rental vacancy rate in Chehalis, WA is 4.0% (±3.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Chehalis tighter than it was?
In Chehalis, the rental vacancy rate went from 4.5% in 2015–2019 to 4.0% in 2020–2024 (−0.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Chehalis?
An estimated 240 (±109) housing units, 7.9% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chehalis city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chehalis city, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Chehalis city, Washington (place:11475, in state:53).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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