Vancouver
- City in Washington
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Vancouver
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Washington
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 478 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$343,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,396
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$1,163Area Feel
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Top Public Schools Serving Vancouver
Top Private Schools Near Vancouver
- grade A+
Northwest Academy
- Rating 4.7 out of 5 37 reviews
- grade A+
St. Mary's Academy
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 332 reviews
- grade A+
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School
- Rating 4.37 out of 5 27 reviews
- grade A
Central Catholic High School
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 244 reviews
- grade A
Cedar Tree Classical Christian School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 17 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Vancouver
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault408.7national 282.7
- Murder7.2national 6.1
- Rape68.3national 40.7
- Robbery151.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary699national 500.1
- Theft3,427.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft1,449.2national 284
Residents
Working in Vancouver
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$67,462
National
$69,021Similar Places
Vancouver Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 478 reviews
I lived here during the winter. It may be gloomy but there's a lot to love. My favorite thing was definitely the drive-thru coffee shops with so much variety. I also loved how spacious the city was. But do take note that you will need a car to get around just to make your life easier. Finding employment was also easy and renting is very affordable as long as you're employed. And even though Vancouver is in Washington State, it's a short drive over to Portland, Oregon! If you're looking to shop with zero sales tax, you can easily drive over. It's like living in two cities really. I will miss my time in Vancouver. The people were friendly, and you can drive to nearby hiking or trail areas. The forest area all over is breathtaking and so green! Also, if you've been raised in an Asian household, Vancouver has all the comfort food and household items that you need at specialty stores. It's a place to call home away from home.
I lived in Vancouver Washington for over two decades. This is my personal story.
I experienced the foreboding climate as depressing from late October to June; with fall, winter and spring homogenizing into one long season of sun deprived gloom. Dark skies, torrential rain, and little sunshine potentiate vitamin D deficiency, depression and lethargy. Winter snow pelts the landscape during December and often into January with frigid temperatures. Some years might include a late fall and early spring but it's not normal. The summer season is short with some humid triple digit days.
Drugs and alcohol abuse, graffiti, bad driving, and major homelessness are all problems in Vancouver. Portland Oregon is close by and their situation is worse, with Portland's mess migrating into Vancouver.
Please research 'The Cascade Subduction Zone Fault Line'. This is a looming concern that all residents need to be aware of and prepare for.
Please don't think that living is easier with eyes closed.
I experienced the foreboding climate as depressing from late October to June; with fall, winter and spring homogenizing into one long season of sun deprived gloom. Dark skies, torrential rain, and little sunshine potentiate vitamin D deficiency, depression and lethargy. Winter snow pelts the landscape during December and often into January with frigid temperatures. Some years might include a late fall and early spring but it's not normal. The summer season is short with some humid triple digit days.
Drugs and alcohol abuse, graffiti, bad driving, and major homelessness are all problems in Vancouver. Portland Oregon is close by and their situation is worse, with Portland's mess migrating into Vancouver.
Please research 'The Cascade Subduction Zone Fault Line'. This is a looming concern that all residents need to be aware of and prepare for.
Please don't think that living is easier with eyes closed.
Vancouver is a great place to live and raise a family. What I like about Vancouver is the inescapable nature that makes the city “green.” Vancouver is recognized as an environmentally-friendly city that takes great pride in caring for the planet. I think it would be impossible to escape nature while living in Vancouver. Between the lakes, forests and epic views of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens, you won’t be able to take nature for granted.
Our main street downtown does need to be updated for walkability and bicycles but other than we have a decent downtown and waterfront. As an African immigrant , I would like to see more community sponsored events such cultural & arts events. I think these events would create a cohesive community that is diverse and inclusive. One thing I would change is the housing issue; Most of our friends ended up moving to Vancouver from Portland and found buying a home more stressful than anticipated and inflated housing market is not unique to Vancouver.
Our main street downtown does need to be updated for walkability and bicycles but other than we have a decent downtown and waterfront. As an African immigrant , I would like to see more community sponsored events such cultural & arts events. I think these events would create a cohesive community that is diverse and inclusive. One thing I would change is the housing issue; Most of our friends ended up moving to Vancouver from Portland and found buying a home more stressful than anticipated and inflated housing market is not unique to Vancouver.