Lice Check Vancouver

Lice Check Vancouver — About Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver is a city of approximately 195,000 in Clark County, Washington, directly across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. As the fourth-largest city in Washington and the largest in Southwest Washington, Vancouver combines deep Pacific Northwest history, a revitalized waterfront, and a major employment base with easy access to Portland.

History of Vancouver

Vancouver is the oldest non-Native American settlement in Washington state, founded in 1825 as a Hudson's Bay Company fur-trading post by Dr. John McLoughlin. (It's unrelated to Vancouver, British Columbia, and pre-dates it.) Fort Vancouver was a hub of the Pacific Northwest fur trade and a site of deep historical significance, including for the Oregon Trail. Vancouver became a U.S. Army post after 1846 and has continually grown as a major regional center.

Neighborhoods in Vancouver

Vancouver is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.

Neighborhood	Character
Downtown Vancouver	The revitalized core with Esther Short Park, restaurants, and civic buildings.
The Waterfront	A newly developed district along the Columbia River with restaurants, apartments, and public plazas.
Uptown Village	A walkable historic neighborhood just north of downtown.
Hazel Dell	An established area north of downtown with mid-century neighborhoods.
Fisher's Landing	East Vancouver with newer subdivisions and commercial centers.
Cascade Park	A large residential area in east Vancouver.

Notable attractions in Vancouver

Vancouver offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

A National Park Service unit with the reconstructed fur-trading fort.

The Waterfront and Waterfront Renaissance Trail

A revitalized Columbia River riverfront with parks and dining.

Esther Short Park

Downtown park with the Salmon Run Bell Tower and summer events.

Officers Row

Historic 19th-century Army officers' homes at Fort Vancouver.

Pearson Air Museum

At Pearson Field, one of the oldest operating airfields in the U.S.

Vancouver at a glance

• Population: ~195,000
• Median household income: $72,000
• Median home value: $475,000

Economy of Vancouver

Vancouver's economy is diverse, anchored by healthcare (PeaceHealth and Legacy are major employers), tech (including Burgerville, nLight, and other local tech firms), manufacturing, education, and a growing tourism sector around the historic fort and waterfront.