Lumbering is Centralia's chief industry the economy depends also on dairying, poultry raising, and fruit farming in the area. Centralia (community) College was established in 1925. Nearby Fort Borst Park contains Borst Blockhouse (1852) and Borst Farmstead (1860).
Is Centralia Washington a nice place to live?
Living in Centralia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Centralia there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and retirees live in Centralia and residents tend to lean conservative.