Lake Chelan, WA relocation guide
Moving to Chelan, WA
$518,000Median home value
Chelan CountyArea
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About Chelan
Chelan sits at the sunny southeast end of 55-mile-long Lake Chelan, in the heart of Washington wine country. Its downtown of shops and restaurants fronts a waterfront park, and the lake draws boaters, wine tasters, and summer vacationers. About 4,350 year-round residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine a year.
Home prices in Chelan
The median home value in Chelan is $518,000.
Top places in Chelan
- Lake Chelan — 55 miles of clear water for boating and swimming.
- Don Morse Memorial Park — waterfront park in downtown Chelan.
- Lake Chelan wineries — tasting rooms in and around town.
- Slidewaters — water park on the lake.
- Lady of the Lake ferry — to Stehekin at the lake's remote north end.
Commuting from Chelan
- Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee (~45 min).
- US-97A connects to Wenatchee; WA-150 to Manson.
- No commuter rail; Link Transit bus service.
Chelan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chelan, WA?
The median home value in Chelan is $518,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Chelan, WA?
Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee (~45 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.