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Battle Ground, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Clark County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
21,293 Population 2,450/sq mi density
$100,185 Median Income $39,326 per capita
$452,000 Home Value $602,231 Zillow
$1,469 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,185 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$452,000 home value, $1,469/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Battle Ground, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,185
33% above
$39,326 per capita
Home Value
$452,000
60% above
Zillow: $602,231
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
26% above
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
234 sunny days/yr

How Battle Ground Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Battle Ground's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
133%
Home Value
160%
Rent
126%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Battle Ground a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Battle Ground residents earn a median household income of $100,185 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,326. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Battle Ground is $452,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,231. Median rent is $1,469/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Battle Ground reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,077/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Battle Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Battle Ground has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population21,293
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,185
Per Capita$39,326
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398

Housing

A
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,469
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$602,231
Housing Units7,190
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary248/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,422/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation285 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Battle Ground was founded in 1902.
The median home in Battle Ground was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.