Housing & Real Estate — Kelso, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,516 |
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| Occupied | 5,289 |
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| Vacant | 227 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,899 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,390 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $337,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$365,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,131/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,945/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 20.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 39.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 307 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 567 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 344 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,599 |
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| Median Year Built | 1961 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
