Vancouver, WA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Vancouver, Washington

Life in Vancouver research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Vancouver over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Vancouver based on the most recently available data.

195,300 Population
$509,318 Median home value
$81,338 Median income
128 Cost of living +28% vs US
$1,702 Median rent
5.7% Unemployment
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Vancouver SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 4/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 8/10
Commute 7/10

Crime in Vancouver summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vancouver. Key points include:

  • There were 7,907 total crimes in Vancouver in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vancouver is 3,989.5 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vancouver is 582.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vancouver is 3,407.3 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Vancouver is 88.25% above the national average.

7,907
Total Crimes
88.25%
Above National Average
Vancouver
US

Crime In Vancouver Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Vancouver
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 7,907 3,989.5 2,792.6 2,119.2
Violent Crime 1,154 582.3 326.1 359.0
Murder 11 5.6 3.8 5.0
Robbery 242 122.1 67.5 61.0
Aggravated Assault 779 393.0 217.0 256.0
Property Crime 6,753 3,407.3 2,466.5 1,760.0
Burglary 930 469.2 398.8 229.0
Larceny 4,640 2,341.1 1,634.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 1,183 596.9 433.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Vancouver summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vancouver. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Vancouver is 128 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Vancouver is 1.3x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Vancouver is $509,318.

  • The median income in Vancouver is $81,338.

128
Vancouver's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Vancouver
US

Cost Of Living In Vancouver Comparison Table

Living Expense Vancouver Washington National Average
Overall 128 120 100
Services 110 108 100
Groceries 109 108 100
Health 167 137 100
Housing 115 111 100
Transportation 109 111 100
Utilities 109 110 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Vancouver, WA Weather

  • The average high in Vancouver is 62.3° and the average low is 43.1°.

  • There are 102.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 2.9 inches of snow.

StatVancouver
Average Annual High62.3
Average Annual Low43.1
Annual Precipitation Days102.2
Average Annual Precipitation43.8
Average Annual Snowfall2.9
62.3°
Average High
102.2
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Vancouver, WA Photos

Vancouver Wa Collage
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Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
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Clark County Historical Museum  Vancouver Washington
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Skyview Hs Main Entrance
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Evergreen Hotel  Vancouver Washington
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2 Reviews & Comments About Vancouver

Lilly Rose · None
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i live in vancouver and my neighbors yell at me for blasting bouji music sorry it is better than what you listen to stuff when back when there were dinisours did you get to ride one hunny boo boo-

HomeSnacks User · 2018-07-14 19:24:46.240192
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I grew up and currently live in Vancouver, WA. It is a suburb that seems like a small town at times. It is a calmer city than Portland with all the conveniences and walking trails, a nice waterfront, and a historical fort.

Watch out for congested roads and drivers who do not know what they are doing.

Rankings & Articles For Vancouver

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Vancouver Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Vancouver

The current population in Vancouver is 195,300. The population has increased 21.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 195,300 1.4%
2023 192,696 1.0%
2022 190,700 1.3%
2021 188,331 3.0%
2020 182,792 1.2%
2019 180,556 1.2%
2018 178,413 4.1%
2017 171,393 0.8%
2016 169,982 1.1%
2015 168,050 1.5%
2014 165,554 0.9%
2013 164,111 0.9%
2012 162,699 0.7%
2011 161,606 0.9%
2010 160,202 -

Race / Ethnicity in Vancouver

White 65.3% (127,582)
African American 3.1% (6,124)
American Indian 0.5% (916)
Asian 5.3% (10,336)
Hawaiian 1.5% (2,957)
Other 0.5% (917)
Two Or More 7.0% (13,615)
Hispanic 16.8% (32,853)
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Vancouver is:

  • 65.3% White with 127,582 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 6,124 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 916 American Indian residents.

  • 5.3% Asian with 10,336 Asian residents.

  • 1.5% Hawaiian with 2,957 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 917 Other residents.

  • 7.0% Two Or More with 13,615 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.8% Hispanic with 32,853 Hispanic residents.

Race Vancouver WA USA
White 65.3% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 3.1% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 5.3% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 1.5% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 7.0% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 16.8% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Vancouver

Female 50.8% (99,176)
Male 49.2% (96,124)
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  • Vancouver is 50.8% female with 99,176 female residents.

  • Vancouver is 49.2% male with 96,124 male residents.

Gender Vancouver WA USA
Female 50.8% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 49.2% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vancouver for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (7,812)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (11,718)
High School / GED 24.0% (46,872)
Some College 24.0% (46,872)
Associate's Degree 10.0% (19,530)
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% (39,060)
Master's Degree 9.0% (17,577)
Professional Degree 2.0% (3,906)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (1,953)
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  • 4.0% of adults in Vancouver completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Vancouver completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Vancouver completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Vancouver completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Vancouver completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Vancouver completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Vancouver completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Vancouver completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Vancouver completed doctorate degree.

Education Vancouver WA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Vancouver, Washington

Less than $10,000 4.2% (827,168)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% (541,541)
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% (925,173)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% (1,107,763)
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% (1,906,178)
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% (3,549,013)
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% (3,108,352)
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% (3,979,850)
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% (1,625,583)
$200,000 or more 10.0% (1,959,373)
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  • 4.2% of households in Vancouver earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Vancouver earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Vancouver earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Vancouver earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Vancouver earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Vancouver earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Vancouver earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Vancouver earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Vancouver earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Vancouver earn $200,000 or more.

Income Vancouver WA USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 10.0% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)