Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Bear Foods Café-Creperie
Coffee Shop
The Vogue
Coffee Shop
Apple Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Froyo Earth
Coffee Shop
KáVé Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum
Museum
Ruby Theatre
Cinema
Chelan Lanes
Bowling Alley
Slidewaters
Water Park
Food and Drink (7) F
Tin Lilly
Bar
Stormy Mountain Brewing
Bar
Chelan Teriyaki
Fast Food
Layla's Bar + Kitchen
Bar
Steelhead Cider
Bar
Green Dot
Fast Food
Lakeview Drive-In
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Valley Fitness III
Gym
True Fitness
Gym
Chelan Valley Hope
Community Centre
Groceries (5) B
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bear Foods
Grocery Store
Lake Chelan Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Chelan Market Fresh
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Columbia Park
Park
Chelan Riverwalk Park
Park
Don Morse Memorial Park
Park
Pingrey Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Chelan River Park
Park
Chelan County Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Long Park
Park
Beebe Bridge Park
Park
Chelan Falls Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Jewels Hair and Nails
Hairdresser
Pinky Nails
Beauty
Spirals
Gift Shop
Novedades Lupita
Clothing
Chelan Valley Skin Care
Beauty
Lush Life
Gift Shop
Wild Sheep
Gift Shop
Spectrum Eye Care
Optician
Whaley's General Store
Clothing
Deep Water Home & Electronics
Electronics
Blue Moon
Clothing
Shirt Shop + Plus
Clothing
Studio 57
Hairdresser
Willow
Interior Decoration
The Salon
Hairdresser
Lulu Boutique
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Frenchie's
Interior Decoration
Riverwalk Books
Books
Posh Boutique
Clothing
Bill's Country Store
Convenience Store
The Variety Store
Discount Store
Ariana's Tienda Mexicana
Convenience Store
Healthy Glow
Beauty
Deep Water Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Chelan.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Chelan is 125/100 - which is 6% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Chelan crime rates are 2,013 per 100k, which is 46% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,810 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment C-

The median income in Chelan is $58,794 - which is 6% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$58,794 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lake Chelan Community Hospital
Hospital
Lake Chelan Community Hospital Clinics
Clinic
Sheriff's Office - Chelan Detachment
Police
Chelan County Fire District No. 7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Chelan home prices are $339,400 - which is 26% higher than Washington
Home Price
$339,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Chelan graduation rate is 83% - which is 5% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (3) C-
Morgen Owings Elementary School
Chelan Middle School
High Schools (3) B-
Chelan School Of Innovation
Chelan High School
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ratings A+

Chelan has an overall rating of 93% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chelan? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Columbia Park
      Chelan Riverwalk Park
      Don Morse Memorial Park
      Pingrey Park
      Centennial Park
      Chelan River Park
      Chelan County Park
      Lakeside Park

      Entertainment

      Lake Chelan Historical Society Museum
      Ruby Theatre
      Chelan Lanes
      Slidewaters

      Food & Drink

      Tin Lilly
      Stormy Mountain Brewing
      Chelan Teriyaki
      Layla's Bar + Kitchen
      Steelhead Cider
      Green Dot
      Lakeview Drive-In

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chelan? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Chelan.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chelan? The cost of living in Chelan is 125/100 - which is 6% higher than Washington.
      Chelan
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chelan? Chelan crime rates are 2,013, which are 46% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,013 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Chelan? The median income in Chelan is $58,794 which is 6% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $58,7946% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,97014% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Chelan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lake Chelan Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Chelan home prices? Chelan home prices are $339,400 - which is 26% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $339,40084% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9351% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Chelan have good schools? The Chelan graduation rate is 83% - which is 5% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chelan a good place to live? Chelan has an overall rating of 93% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      6 total surveys

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