Housing by town in Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County, Washington has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,206 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $854 in 2015–2019 (+41.2%; Up after inflation).
Lexington has the highest median gross rent ($1,607) and Beacon Hill the lowest ($806).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,206 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 32.0%
- Median household income
- $76,531
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Cowlitz County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | $806 | 37.0% | $86,806 | $397,600 | $2,953 |
| Castle Rock | $1,222 | 33.3% | $69,639 | $348,600 | $2,607 |
| Kalama | — | 34.7% | $102,026 | $471,500 | $3,083 |
| Kelso | $1,220 | 43.9% | $66,751 | $337,600 | $2,945 |
| Lexington | $1,607 | 20.4% | $101,389 | $359,900 | $4,331 |
| Longview | $1,137 | 44.8% | $61,747 | $361,600 | $2,749 |
| Longview Heights | $1,346 | 25.0% | $74,570 | $456,700 | $3,654 |
| Woodland | $1,367 | 43.8% | $81,193 | $438,800 | $3,702 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,900 | $36,500 | $58,350 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 3 people | $28,150 | $46,900 | $75,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,450 | $96,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,800 | $110,050 |
How the places in Cowlitz County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Cowlitz County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 245 | 231 | 2,119 | 2,000 | 105,930 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 181 | 166 | 1,786 | 1,642 | 108,753 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 185 | 171 | 1,546 | 1,430 | 108,098 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cowlitz County recorded 185 violent and 1,546 property crimes, 171 and 1,430 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cowlitz County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office | 51,343 | 50 | 238 |
| Longview Police Department | 38,401 | 116 | 1,071 |
| Kelso Police Department | 12,738 | 15 | 194 |
| Kalama Police Department | 3,172 | 3 | 30 |
| Castle Rock Police Department | 2,444 | 1 | 13 |
ZIP codes in Cowlitz County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98632 | 50,635 | $1,172 | $379,200 | $66,305 | 39.2% |
| 98626 | 26,892 | $1,267 | $368,900 | $75,528 | 31.5% |
| 98674 | 17,525 | $1,261 | $538,000 | $94,245 | 26.8% |
| 98611 | 9,302 | $1,250 | $425,700 | $86,322 | 16.2% |
| 98625 | 7,655 | — | $513,200 | $116,435 | 19.6% |
| 98645 | 2,216 | — | $509,500 | $101,429 | 4.3% |
| 98603 | 1,267 | — | $464,500 | $78,281 | 27.1% |
| 98649 | 929 | — | $393,800 | $73,750 | 19.3% |
| 98581 | 419 | — | $232,500 | $43,009 | 4.4% |
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Questions about Cowlitz County
What is the crime rate in Cowlitz County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cowlitz County recorded 171 violent and 1,430 property crimes per 100,000 residents (185 violent and 1,546 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cowlitz County has the highest rent?
Lexington has the highest median gross rent, $1,607 (±$423) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cowlitz County has the lowest rent?
Beacon Hill has the lowest median gross rent, $806 (±$792) a month.
What is the median rent in Cowlitz County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Cowlitz County is $1,206 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowlitz County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cowlitz County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Longview-Kelso, WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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