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Vancouver market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$535K
Median Days on Market
38 days
Active Listings
80

RentCast market data · Clark County County, Washington

About Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver ( van-KOO-vər) is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States, located on the north bank of the Columbia River. It had a population of 190,915 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Washington. Founded in 1825 and incorporated in 1857, the city was originally established around Fort Vancouver, a fur trading outpost, and is situated directly north of Portland, Oregon, along the Washington–Oregon state line. Vancouver serves as the county seat of Clark County and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

Vancouver by the numbers

Population 192,696 · Median age 37.5 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Vancouver's median household income of $78,156 compares to $94,952 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Vancouver is 37.5 yrs, compared to 38.2 yrs for Washington and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Vancouver is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Vancouver

Vancouver's population grew 6.7% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Washington government

Governor

Bob Ferguson

Democrat

U.S. Senators

House Representatives (10)

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Washington statewide or by congressional district.

Vancouver economy

The Vancouver economy is characterized by border economics with neighboring Portland, Oregon. The state of Washington levies no individual or corporate income taxes and levies a property tax below the national average and a sales tax above the national median. The State of Oregon has even lower property taxes and no sales tax but one of the highest state income taxes. As a result, many Vancouver residents prefer to shop in neighboring Portland where they do not pay sales taxes, then live and work in Vancouver where they do not pay state income tax (though Washington residents who work in Oregon must pay Oregon income tax.) For the same reasons, the city is popular with retirees. Conversely, the city is less favored by students and young adults. In 2003, 70% of workers in Vancouver worked in Clark County. There is a risk in sales tax avoidance because Washington has a use tax due on all purchases made in Oregon that are then returned to Washington. Vancouver residents "shop at their own risk" when attempting to avoid the sales tax in Washington, although the rule is rarely, if ever, enforced except for purchases requiring registration, such as motor vehicles. The taxation and demographics of the area depresses the retail sector of Vancouver's economy. Oregon has stricter development laws to protect the timber industry; therefore, Vancouver tends to attract a higher proportion of the region's sprawling development. The voting base also led to rejection of extension of Portland'…

Source: Wikipedia article on Vancouver under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Vancouver real estate news

Recent news about the Vancouver housing market. Source: Google News.

Vancouver real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Vancouver?
The median home sale price in Vancouver, WA is $535,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Vancouver?
Homes in Vancouver sell in a median of 38 days.
What is the cost of living like in Vancouver?
Vancouver has a median household income of $78,156, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Vancouver?
Vancouver has a population of 192,696 with a median age of 37.5 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
How do I sell my home in Vancouver?
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