Chehalis, Washington · ZIP 98532

Chehalis — ZIP 98532

Chehalis (98532) scores 54/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $479K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency56%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$479K

Median rent$1,475/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$479K

Median Rent

$1,475/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,212

Violent Crime

165

Property Crime

1,047

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lewis County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Adna Elementary School	PK–05	265	47%	57%
W F West High School	09–12	950	42%	73%
Orin C Smith Elementary School	03–05	647	38%	47%
Chehalis Middle School	06–08	692	28%	49%
Adna Middle/High School	06–12	369	27%	52%
James W Lintott Elementary School	PK–02	634	Not reported	Not reported
Green Hill Academic School	09–12	163	Not reported	Not reported
Lewis County Juvenile Detention	05–12	16	Not reported	Not reported
Lewis County Jail	09–12	2	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,531

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98532 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98532 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98532 is approximately $479K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98532 in Chehalis has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.