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Kelso, Washington · ZIP 98626

Kelso — ZIP 98626

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Kelso (98626) scores 71/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower 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 $394K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$394K
Median rent$1,542/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

$394K

Median Rent

$1,542/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,727

Violent Crime

183

Property Crime

1,544

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cowlitz 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
Butler Acres ElementaryKG–05426
47%
57%
Lexington ElementaryKG–05854
42%
47%
Rose Valley ElementaryKG–05186
42%
42%
Carrolls ElementaryKG–05107
35%
55%
Kelso High School09–121,390
24%
71%
Huntington Middle School06–08559
23%
41%
Coweeman Middle School06–08501
22%
39%
Barnes ElementaryKG–05343
22%
37%
Wallace ElementaryKG–05333
22%
27%
Kelso Virtual AcademyKG–12216
22%
47%

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.

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Demographics

Population

26,948

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98626 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 98626 has a school score of 60/100. 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 98626 is approximately $394K. 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 98626 in Kelso has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.