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WA area data

Vancouver, WA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Vancouver.

Population: 193,550 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Vancouver, WA is $489,147 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,080 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,808/month. 51 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$489,147

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$489,147
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$499,541
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,080
Median list price
$509,474
Median price per sqft
$301
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
615
For-sale inventory
737
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
719
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
217

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,808/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/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)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
51
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
4
High schools
14
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
24
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.2°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
50.4°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
302
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Highest AQI recorded (year)
83

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (2 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
71
Nearest airport
Green Mountain STOLport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,511 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
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
154,948
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,250

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

How it compares

VancouverState medianUS median
Typical home value$489,147$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$520,080$510,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,808/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Vancouver, WA?
$489,147.
What is the median sale price in Vancouver, WA?
$520,080.
How long do homes take to sell in Vancouver, WA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Vancouver, WA?
Typical rent: $1,808/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vancouver, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Vancouver, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
51 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Vancouver, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vancouver, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vancouver, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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