Real Estate Investing in Chelan County, Washington

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 78,073

Should you buy in Chelan County, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (31/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.5 / 5 (40/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 19.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.0% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $565,026
Avg Monthly Rent $1,623
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Chelan County Real Estate

Chelan County is one of those Washington regions where numbers warn before they reward. 7 cities, 78,073 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Chelan is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

The 0% renter share in Chelan masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$565,026
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,623
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wenatchee, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Chelan County

1 College 2,819 Students 1,302 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Wenatchee Valley College
4-Year Public Β· 2,819 students
πŸ“ ~1,302 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,302 students living off-campus, Chelan County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Chelan County

ZIP Codes in Chelan County, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelan County

How strong are rents in, WA?

Expect rents around $1,623/mo per month in, WA. With home values at $565K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Where do home prices stand in, WA?

Typical homes in, WA go for around $565K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Is, WA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, WA. The numbers - $565K homes against $1,623/mo rents - support that play.

How landlord-friendly is, WA?

WA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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