Living in Vancouver, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vancouver · Census data 2020–2024
Vancouver has 195,300 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $81,338 (17% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $462,400, the median rent is $1,702/month.
Vancouver at a glance
- Population
- 195,300
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $81,338State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $462,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Vancouver a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vancouver
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vancouver the median home value is $462,400, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,035 a month in housing costs.
Vancouver median household income
The median household income in Vancouver is $81,338 and the income per person is $45,636. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Vancouver: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85,421
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.37
Vancouver demographics
- Population
- 195,300
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 81,504
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vancouver ›
Education in Vancouver
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Vancouver have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vancouver
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Vancouver vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 195,300 | $81,338 | $462,400 | $1,702 |
| Minnehaha | 11,482 | $100,668 | $447,900 | $1,711 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $461,700 | $1,784 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Lake Shore | 6,978 | $130,729 | $566,100 | $2,241 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Maywood Park | 987 | $141,458 | $582,900 | $2,000 |
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What is the median household income in Vancouver, WA?
The median household income in Vancouver is $81,338, 17% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vancouver?
The median home value in Vancouver is $462,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Vancouver?
The median gross rent in Vancouver is $1,702 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Vancouver, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Vancouver?
The median age in Vancouver is 37.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Vancouver?
The average commute to work in Vancouver is 23 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vancouver?
The unemployment rate in Vancouver is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vancouver?
32.3% of adults in Vancouver have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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