Housing Market in Vancouver

Vancouver's housing market runs tight and seller-favorable -- 2.4 months of supply, homes selling in an average of 18 days -- with a real, disclosed price spread of $489,000-$559,977 across sources reviewed and prices forecast to rise a further 2-4% through 2026.

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A tight, competitive market with a real price spread

Zillow's modeled home value ran $510,224 (down 0.6% year-over-year, a modest cooling); Redfin's median sale price ran $495,000 (up 3.7% year-over-year); Movoto cited a considerably higher $559,977 for July 2026; Houzeo cited a lower $489,000. All are disclosed rather than reconciled -- confirm current, address-specific pricing directly. The market itself runs genuinely tight: 2.4 months of supply and an average 18 days on market.

A forecast return to more normalized growth

2026 prices are forecast to rise a further 2-4%, described by one source as 'a return to more normalized market conditions' after a period of flatter or declining pricing.

Demand anchors: healthcare/education employment and the Portland commute

Vancouver's housing demand draws on both its own real, healthcare/education-anchored employer base (PeaceHealth, Vancouver Clinic, Vancouver and Evergreen Public Schools) and the broader Oregon-to-Washington migration corridor -- buyers relocating specifically to continue a Portland-based commute while gaining Washington residency.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.