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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Vancouver

Vancouver, WA has 58 income-based rental properties with a combined 5,703 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,702 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, affordable housing here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters. Nearly half of Vancouver households rent, making this a well-established rental market with a range of income-based options to explore.

58
Properties
5,703
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,702/mo

Affordability

Vancouver's median household income is $81,338 and the median asking rent is $1,702 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Nearly half of Vancouver residents -- 49% -- rent their homes, reflecting strong demand for affordable housing options in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
587 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Vancouver Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 587 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 27 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Vancouver

Scores below reflect walkability and transit access in the areas around assisted properties in Vancouver, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 27 (Car-Dependent) - Most errands require a car.
  • Transit Score: 32 (Some Transit) - Some public transit options are available.
  • Bike Score: 53 - Biking is a viable option for some trips.

Residents without a car may want to confirm bus routes or other transit connections near a specific property before applying.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
92 schools · 8 districts

Schools

Vancouver is served by 92 schools across 8 districts, including 48 elementary, 14 middle, and 30 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$81,338 median income

Cost of Renting in Vancouver, WA

The median household income in Vancouver is $81,338 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,702 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which can stretch budgets for households with lower or fixed incomes.

Affordable housing programs -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- help close that gap by capping rent as a share of a household's actual income rather than tying it to market rates.

  • Median household income: $81,338/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,702/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 49% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 15 HUD-assisted properties in Vancouver were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(11 of 58 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (2)No score (47)

58 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA is home to 15 HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties covering 1,495 units. Of the 11 properties with inspection scores on record, 9 earned an excellent rating and 2 earned a good rating, with none falling into fair or poor territory, according to HUD inspection data.

None of the 15 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood mapping data.

Renting in Vancouver, WA

The median asking rent across all Vancouver rentals is $1,702 per month, and approximately 49 percent of households here rent rather than own, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The citywide median household income is $81,338 annually, per the same source.

Getting Around

Vancouver scores 27 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 32 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 53 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most daily errands will require a car.

Safety

The Vancouver Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 332 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools

Vancouver is served by 8 school districts operating 92 public schools -- including 48 elementary, 14 middle, and 30 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Washington income limits (2026)Washington public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Washington

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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