At a Glance
Median Income
$78,156
$42,839 per capita
Home Value
$440,300
Zillow: $501,696
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
587/100K
3,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Vancouver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vancouver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vancouver a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vancouver residents earn a median household income of $78,156 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,839. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vancouver is $440,300 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,696. Median rent is $1,632/month, with 31.5% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Vancouver reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,446/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Vancouver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vancouver has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192,696
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,949/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,156
Per Capita$42,839
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$440,300
Rent$1,632
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$501,696
Housing Units80,754
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent587/100K
Property3,446/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault395/100K
Burglary471/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation184 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Vancouver was founded in 1825.
The median home in Vancouver was built in 1986.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.