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Vancouver, Washington · ZIP 98685

Vancouver — ZIP 98685

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Vancouver (98685) scores 56/100 — Fair for Vancouver. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $600K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$600K
Median rent$2,502/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$600K

Median Rent

$2,502/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,434

Violent Crime

1,298

Property Crime

7,136

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clark County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Felida Elementary SchoolKG–05561
58%
69%
Chinook Elementary SchoolKG–05440
56%
56%
Salmon Creek ElementaryKG–05409
51%
58%
Alki Middle School06–08594
44%
56%
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolKG–05403
37%
42%
Skyview High School09–121,869
33%
58%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School06–08786
32%
50%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,044

Median Income

$131K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

44.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98685 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98685 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98685 is approximately $600K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98685 in Vancouver has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.