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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.
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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Real Estate in the Lake Chelan Valley |
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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
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