Vancouver, WA

 

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Waterfront


Strategically located at the intersection of I-5 and the Columbia River, Vancouver is exceptionally positioned to reach major West Coast, Midwest and international markets. A rapidly-growing city, Vancouver combines the excitement of a major metropolitan area with small-town charm and abundant recreational opportunities. Vancouver’s newly-developed waterfront is a regional destination with restaurants, wine bars and residential and office towers. Vancouver employers have access to a labor pool of nearly two million workers within a 30-mile radius, as well as an ample supply of development-ready land, competitive lease rates, abundant clean water and low utility rates. Vancouver's business-friendly tax environment (no corporate or personal state income taxes) continues to attract pioneering companies such as Zoominfo and Absci. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

203,225

Population
Growth Rate

0.98%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

67.200

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

85,179

Total Housing Units

89,828


Owner Occupied

40,005

Renter Occupied

45,174

Vacant

4,649

Median Home Value

$551,653


Average Home Value

$608,155

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.67%

Income Projection

Median Household

$85,420 $95,709


Average Household

$112,011 $126,573


Per Capita

$47,069 $53,708

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

7,828

Total Employed

93,633

Workers 16+

96,227

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

1,037

Employed

14,527

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

198

Employed

9,921

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

854

Employed

9,723

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

587

Employed

8,402

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

281

Employed

7,873

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

537

Employed

7,558

Some
High School

8,064

Graduated
High School

28,868

Associates
Degree

16,956

Bachelor's
Degree

30,594

Graduate
Degree

19,989

Average Commute Time

23 min.



Resident Commuters

70,567

Non-Resident Commuters

1,604

Drive Alone

66,126

Carpooled

8,206

Public

1,249

Work At Home

16,979

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09