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Population:12,222
Pop. Change:3%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Longview Metro Area
County: Cowlitz County
City:Kelso
Zip Code:98626
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Kelso, Washington

As of 2011, Kelso's population is 12,222 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.68 percent.

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The median home cost in Kelso is $144,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.38 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Kelso's cost of living is 1.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Kelso public schools spend $4,506 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20.2 students per teacher in Kelso.

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The unemployment rate in Kelso is 12.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kelso jobs have Decreased by 3.81 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Kelso's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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