The Perfect Setting

Vancouver became one of the first incorporated cities in Washington state on January 23, 1857, 32 years after the city's establishment near Fort Vancouver.

Vancouver is in the southwest region of Washington state, on the banks of the Columbia River near the border with Oregon. The city is roughly ten miles from Portland, Oregon, making it a part of the larger Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Yes, Vancouver is a popular place to move to in the Northwest. The city recently surpassed Portland in terms of population growth due to the area's affordability, economy and livability. In 2022, Niche.com recognized the city as the 11th-best place for outdoor activities. 

Vancouver has numerous parks and trails that offer a wide range of outdoor activities. Some notable locations include the Vancouver Lake Regional Park, the Waterfront Renaissance Trail, Frenchman's Bar Regional Park and the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway.

Vancouver's economy is diversified, with several industries contributing to the city's economy. The most prominent sectors in Vancouver include healthcare, education, hospitality, technology, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional and information services and retail. 

Vancouver is the county seat and the largest city in Clark County. Clark County is in the south-central part of Washington state, bordering Oregon. 

Vancouver is near several notable cities such as Portland, Oregon (about 10 miles south); Seattle, Washington (approximately 160 miles north); Salem, Oregon (about 60 miles southwest); Olympia, Washington (around 110 miles north); and Tacoma, Washington (approximately 135 miles north).

Yes, the closest major airport to Vancouver is the Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon. PDX is about 10 miles south of Vancouver and is a central Pacific Northwest transportation hub.

As of April 2020, the estimated population of Vancouver was around 190,915; in July 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Vancouver had roughly 194,512 residents. 

Vancouver offers several family-friendly attractions, including the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the Pearson Field Education Center, the Water Resources Education Center, Beaver Marsh, Bi-Zi Farms, Cedar Creek Grist Mill and the Vancouver Farmers Market. The nearby Oregon Zoo in Portland is another popular attraction. 

Vancouver Public Schools serves the city's K-12 students with 21 elementary schools, six middle schools and five high schools. For higher education, the city is home to Washington State University Vancouver, the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, and Clark College, a community college offering a range of associate degrees and certificate programs. There are over 30 public and private colleges in the area, including those in nearby Portland. 

Yes, construction, including new housing, is a significant industry in Vancouver and Clark County. Several national, regional and local home builders have new home communities and new homes for sale in Vancouver. LGI Homes offer numerous opportunities for homebuyers to purchase affordable move-in-ready new homes in Vancouver and the nearby Portland area. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the timeline for moving into a new construction home has varied from five (5) to six (6) months since the 2000s. Every LGI home is a quick move-in home, meaning homebuyers can move into their new home 30 to 45 days after closing their mortgage. 

Vancouver has a thriving food scene with various restaurants, food trucks and bars offering a variety of cuisines. Notable establishments include Dosalas Latin Kitchen + Tequila Bar, Grassa, Dediko, The Smokin' Oak and The Grocery Cocktail & Socia.

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