Vancouver is the largest suburb of Portland, with a July 2018 estimated population of 183,012 residents. Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, Vancouver, WA was incorporated in 1857.

Vancouver covers approximately 42.8 square miles in land area. Currently, the median home value is $324,600, which is a 4.3% increase over the past year. Vancouver homes for sale have, on average, been listed for 52 days on Zillow.com.

Vancouver Public Schools boasts 22 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 6-12 schools. The district has roughly 24,000 students and employs over 3,300 people. Vancouver is also home to Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver.

In 2019, Livability.com ranked Vancouver #37 in its listings for 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live. Livability listed Vancouver among its rankings due to “its affordability, engaging amenities and the community’s dedication to health.” Livability also said, “If exploring wilderness trails, wineries and an endless number of new eateries sounds like the perfect way to spend your downtime, then this Pacific Northwest locale should be on your radar.”