In Cowlitz, Washington, the median home price is $424,037, compared with the Washington median of $639,007; median household income is $76,531; the population is 112,360; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 214.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cowlitz at a glance
Population
112,360
Median Household Income
$76,531
Typical Home Value
$424,037
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
214.8
Avg Commute Time
26.1
About Cowlitz
Cowlitz has a population of 112,360. The median home value is $424,037, 34% below the Washington median. Median household income is $76,531 (22% below the Washington median). The most populated towns are Longview-Kelso, Woodland, and Castle Rock.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cowlitz
6 towns, by population.
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Cowlitz at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cowlitz?
- Cowlitz has a population of 112,360 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cowlitz?
- The median home value in Cowlitz is $424,037. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cowlitz?
- Median household income in Cowlitz is $76,531 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cowlitz in?
- Cowlitz is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Cowlitz?
- Cowlitz contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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