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Vancouver,
Washington, known as the “Birthplace of
the Pacific Northwest”, features dynamic
communities with deep historic roots.
Located along the north bank of the striking
Columbia River, Vancouver lies directly
across from the bustling
City of Portland in
Oregon. The city lies within the
Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area and
holds a population of 143,650, according to
the
2000 Census data.
Vancouver, WA, which took its name to honor sea
captain
George Vancouver, enjoys the ambiance of a
delightful waterfront community. NE Andresen
Road divides the city into East and West
sections. East Vancouver, WA features a blend
of residential areas, rural farmland and
commercial development. West Vancouver, WA
includes the newly renovated downtown region and
many of the more historical areas. Vancouver is
also home to two outstanding school districts
and several facilities for higher education.
These include
City University,
Clark College,
Everest College, the
University of Phoenix and
Washington State University at Vancouver.
Numerous historic and natural sites in the
Vancouver, Washington area draw tourists each
year. Visitors also enjoy bicycling and walking
tours through town, the
Farmers Market,
and community celebrations such as the
Clark County Fair and the
St. Joseph Vancouver Sausage Fest. Sites of
interest in the area include the
Clark County Historical Museum,
Fort Vancouver, sites along the
Lewis and Clark Trail,
Pearson Air Museum,
Vancouver National Historic Reserve,
Gifford Pinchot National Forest,
Cascades Volcano Observatory and
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The
impressive
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
lies half an hour to the east, where the
majestic
Cascade Mountains also reside. The
Pacific Ocean lies within a ninety-minute
drive to the west, while
Mount Hood and
Mount St. Helens are both less than two
hours away.
Vancouver, Washington is the seat of Clark County and the center of
commerce and industry. Vancouver has a thriving
economy with a dynamic job market; however,
close proximity to
Portland affords residents many additional
business and career options. Vancouver, WA acts
as a bedroom community for Portland, while many
Portlanders bring growth to the area by moving
to Vancouver while maintaining their old jobs.
Those who live and work in Clark County, WA do
not pay state income tax. According to the
Bureau of Economic Analysis, Vancouver
residents earn a median household income of
$41,618, while the median income for a family
was $47,696.
Vancouver’s two major interstate freeways, I-5 and I-205, both run
North and South, into Portland,
Oregon. Commuters experience heavy rush
hour traffic on these freeways and on the only
two bridges that connect Vancouver, WA to
Portland. Vancouver operates a
port on the Columbia River that services
more than 400 ocean vessels per year.
The city also has a mass transit bus line, a
large railway system and access to
Pearson Field Airport and
Portland International Airport.
Vancouver,
Washington is a vibrant waterfront
community, with easy access to a booming
metropolitan area. Small-town charm and big
city amenities make Vancouver an enviable locale
in which to live, work and raise a family. << Back
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