Vancouver
- City in Washington
City
Vancouver
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Washington
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 436 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$286,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,219
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Vancouver Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Vancouver
Top Private Schools in Vancouver
- grade A
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade A+
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- Rating 4.94 out of 5 16 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Joseph Catholic School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade unavailable
Knowledge Beginnings Child Development Center
- grade unavailable
Mill Plain Children's Village Day School
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
- Assault267.5national 282.7
- Murder1.6national 6.1
- Rape111.3national 40.7
- Robbery100national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary479.9national 500.1
- Theft2,325national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft436.7national 284
Residents
Working in Vancouver
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,714
National
$62,843Similar Places
Vancouver Reviews
Rating 4.16 out of 5 436 reviews
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Vancouver has been my home for over 25 years. We are a large city, but not a big city, just across the river from Portland. People here are friendly and enjoy numerous outdoor activities - like walking or biking along the riverfront, hiking the nearby trails to the east, swimming and kayaking in local rivers and streams.
There are many parks, although there is room for more with all the new housing that has been built in the last 10 years. Many schools have remodeled or rebuilt. There are lots of sports activities for the kids, like soccer, basketball, rugby and lacrosse. There are sports leagues for adults, too, like disc golf, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.
We have a wide variety of restaurants with dishes from all over the world. You can find something for any size budget. My favorites are Thai Orchid and Feral Public House in downtown Vancouver for a special occasion. Mon Ami is another favorite for delicious crepes and Stumptown coffee.
Vancouver is great for families!
There are many parks, although there is room for more with all the new housing that has been built in the last 10 years. Many schools have remodeled or rebuilt. There are lots of sports activities for the kids, like soccer, basketball, rugby and lacrosse. There are sports leagues for adults, too, like disc golf, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.
We have a wide variety of restaurants with dishes from all over the world. You can find something for any size budget. My favorites are Thai Orchid and Feral Public House in downtown Vancouver for a special occasion. Mon Ami is another favorite for delicious crepes and Stumptown coffee.
Vancouver is great for families!
Vancouver is quite a safe city to live in. It has areas of dangerous neighborhoods but for the most part I always felt safe. I have lived here almost all my life so far. Vancouver has been booming that past few years with construction and people moving here. I think the reason many people move to this area is because it is beautiful and affordable, if you have a decent job. Vancouver used to have more of a country feel and the population was not that big. But times have changed, and I would call it a very busy suburb. If you drive 20 minutes you can get to Portland Oregon where you will experience some city life. In Portland there seems to be more diversity than in Vancouver. Overall, I would love to see more diversity in the Pacific Northwest. The majority of the population is white/caucasian. The schools I went to were not very diverse either. Diversity is something I really appreciate and wish for Vancouver to have more of. Otherwise, I really enjoy living in Vancouver Washington!
Downtown Vancouver has a brand new waterfront area that overlooks the Columbia, and its beautiful. Downtown Vancouver also has a variety of really good shops and restaurants. There's pubs where you can get a burger and fries, small time sandwich shops, a seafood place, and many other diverse restaurants. The schools are average for the middle schools and high schools. The schools could be nicer and have less of an economic gap between them, but each school is diverse and has done very good in sports. The high school sports get very competitive and each sport performs very well when they make it to state. The weather is usually dreary, rainy, and cloudy, but when the sun comes out, its hot and sunny. Autumn and spring in Vancouver is beautiful and very colorful. There is a noticeable income gap between some parts in Vancouver, but there are lots of job opportunities available, especially for high schoolers. I've lived here my whole life and I'm very this is my hometown.