Vancouver, Washington

Mid-size Washington city with community character

Pacific Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Vancouver is a Washington city with a population of approximately 196K, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $508,393. Median household income is $73,626.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 196K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $508,393 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $73,626 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.9 minutes
  • Part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

196,442

Source: Census ACS

$508,393

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$73,626

Source: Census ACS

23.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

127 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clark County (county-level results)

52%
45%
Democrat 143,206
Republican 123,998
Leans D+7.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 40.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 39.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 61.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.8

Location

Vancouver, WA (45.6418, -122.6801)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.