Quality of Life

Considering relocation to your favorite vacation spot?

The Lake Chelan Valley is a great place to visit and an even better place to call home. We offer four seasons of recreation, a historic downtown, and bountiful agriculture including an emerging wine industry. Centrally located, full-time and part-time residents find it an ideal location for telecommuting with quality infrastructure and easy access to destinations across the state. Our superior community hospital offers overnight stays, day-care programs and nationally recognized chemical dependency and mental health programs. Whether public or private education is preferred, the Lake Chelan School District, Manson School District and private alternatives provide students with an excellent education.

The City of Chelan and Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce delight in making your transition to our home easier. Our knowledgeable and friendly staffs are available to answer questions and provide assistance.

Population (2000 Census)

Lake Chelan Valley: 10,000
City of Chelan and surrounding area: 6,170

Manson and surrounding area: 3,178

Stehekin: 100

 

Economic Development

2007 Lake Chelan’s Top Employers:
Campbell’s Resort
Chelan WalMart
Lake Chelan School District
Mill Bay Casino
Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Water, Sewage, & Garbage

Reclamation District
Public Works
Zippy Garbage Disposal
North Central Transfer Station (City Dump)
23235 Highway 97 Alternate, Chelan, WA. 98816 
509-682-5631
Open: Tues. - Fri. 12 noon - 4 pm
Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm

North Chelan County Recycling
23235 Highway 97 Alternate/Chelan
509-682-4663
Open Tuesday thru Saturday 8 am - 4:30 pm

Power
Lake Chelan is part of the nation’s largest hydro-electric producing regions. Chelan county citizens own a Public Utility District delivering some of the most affordable, reliable power in the state.

Chelan County Public Utility District #1

Phone
Verizon Residential Customer: 1-800-483-4000
Verizon Business Customer: 1-800-483-5000
Local Tel: 888-8888

Television
Cable: Millennium Digital Media: 1-800-829-2225
Satillite: Dish Network / Direct TV:
Local Rep. 509-682-4529

 

Precipation Annually
Chelan & Manson: 12 inches

Stehekin/Upper Valley: 35 inches

Real Estate in the Lake Chelan Valley

Commercial Market
Building & Land:

Average $800,500
Median $542,500                                            

Real Estate & Business:
Average $1,388,750
Median $1,390,000

Residential Market Homes:
Homes:
Average $442,090
Median $325,000

Community Waterfront:
Average $671,300
Median $727,000

Private Waterfront:
Average $1,552,636
Median $1,425,000

Coldwell Banker

Residential Rental Average per month:
2 bedrm $450
4 bedrm $1,300

Chelan Realty