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Kelso, Washington

city · Cowlitz County

At a glance

12,684
Population
$337,600
Median home value
11% above U.S. median
$1,220/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$66,751
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
20.8 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
6.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college37 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88.2%
College graduates12.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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