City profile
Centralia, WA
Thurston County · Population 18,830
Centralia is a town in Thurston County, WA with about 18,830 residents and a typical home value near $318,000. It is 44 miles from Tacoma, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
155
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$318,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,951
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Landslide, Volcanic activity
Nearest major airport
59 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
18,830
Black population
1.2%
County
Thurston County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 18,830 residents
- Typical home value about $318,000
- 44 miles from Tacoma, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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