Portland, Oregon, is a city in the American Northwest that's widely considered to be the home of all things trendy. The city of Vancouver, on the north bank of the Columbia River, is Portland's main and biggest suburb.
Vancouver is one of the state's largest cities in its own right and holds the seat of Clark County, which is within the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Several magazines have hailed this town as one of the best places in the country to raise a family.
The thriving local economy is marked by the traits of border economics with the neighboring city of Portland. Since each city is in a different state, local residents pick and choose their activities by performing them in the state that gives them better advantages. Oregon, for instance, does not collect a sales tax, but a high-income tax instead, which means that by living in Vancouver you can bring down your income tax expenses while doing your shopping in Portland and avoid sales tax. Vancouver is a suburb that offers the best of both worlds.
Vancouver offers plenty of attractions, too. The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the Esther Short Park and Officers' Row are places well worth visiting. They will always offer something for you to spend a great weekend there while you live here.
The main employers are the PeaceHealth Medical Center and the public-school system. The town includes two school districts, which are called Evergreen and Vancouver. Besides the public schools there are three colleges and universities in town: Clark, Washington State, and Charter.
When you decide to move to Vancouver for any of the reasons stated above NewHomeSource will be your partner in finding the perfect new place to live for you and your family. The median price of a home in the Portland area is around $350,000, which is bargain for such a trendy city.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Vancouver subdivisions with new homes in typical price ranges for this area.
Market Overview: New Construction Homes in Vancouver, WA
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Vancouver and the new construction market for new build homes in Vancouver:
| City | Vancouver |
| State | Washington |
| Metro Area | Portland & Vancouver |
| Subdivisions | 272 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 738 |
| Homes Under Construction | 483 |
| Starting Price | $227,900 |
| Average Price | $728,381 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $299 |
| New Home Builders | 116 |
| Builders in Vancouver | - New Tradition Homes
- Pacific Lifestyle Homes
- Holt Homes
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Customizable Options in Vancouver
| Floor Plans Available | 2,339 |
| Bedroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 5 |
| Square Footage Range | 525 to 4,568 sq/ft. |
