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Vancouver, WA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Vancouver.

Population: 193,550 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vancouver, WA is $496,572 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $523,167 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,824/month. 49 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$496,572

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$496,572
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$507,312
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$523,167
Median list price
$559,417
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
716
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
246

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,824/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
49
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
4
High schools
14
School districts serving the area
Educational Service District 112, Vancouver School District, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Schools include
Clark County Juvenile Detention School, Hough Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, ESD 112 Open Doors Reengagement, Washington State School for the Deaf

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Boomsnub/Airco (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.8°F
Average high
69.6°F
Average low
57.8°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
8.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,556
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,992
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,226

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (2 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
395
Nearest airport
Green Mountain STOLport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,511 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,954
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
153,232
Average weekly wage
$1,302
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,134

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VancouverState medianUS median
Median home value$496,572$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$523,167$510,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,824/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,954$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Vancouver, WA?
$496,572.
What is the median sale price in Vancouver, WA?
$523,167.
How long do homes take to sell in Vancouver, WA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Vancouver, WA?
Typical rent: $1,824/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vancouver, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Vancouver, WA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Vancouver, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vancouver, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vancouver, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Boomsnub/Airco, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve Vancouver, WA?
49 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vancouver, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vancouver, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vancouver, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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