A rural atmosphere with room to grow in Hockinson
In the foothills of the Western Cascade Range, Hockinson has a rural, secluded feel with spacious properties, farmland and wooded groves lining its quiet streets. While the community feels far from city life, downtown Vancouver is around 15 miles southeast, and the shops and restaurants of Battle Ground are less than a 10-minute drive away. “People like having the rural atmosphere and peace and quiet while still being close to town,” says Lousie James, a local real estate broker with over 25 years of real estate experience across the United States. “You get a lot of 5-plus-acre properties, and the land is good for hobby farms and gardening. It’s country living just a short drive from all the businesses of Vancouver.”
Spacious lots and quiet streets near Vancouver
Minimal through traffic allows for a peaceful atmosphere along the community’s residential streets, with large lots providing privacy between neighbors in most areas. The area’s ranch-style, Colonial Revival and modern traditional homes sit on lots ranging from half an acre to over 20 acres, though homes in some subdivisions like Dunning Meadows and Urban Oaks sit close together on small lots. Manufactured homes, fixer-uppers and newer builds on small lots range from $455,000 to $720,000, while move-in-ready homes on large lots can go for $620,000 to $2.2 million, with prices increasing with square footage and land. Hockinson has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Extracurriculars and dual credit at Hockinson schools
Local families are served by Hockinson Heights Elementary School, which earns a B-plus overall grade from Niche. Also with a B-plus, Hockinson Middle School has over a dozen extracurricular offerings, from Math Olympiad to drawing club. “The highly rated schools are one of the big draws of families to Hockinson,” James says. Hockinson High School receives a B grade and has a unique selection of elective courses, including science of science fiction, stage craft and musical production. College in the High School is a program that partners with Central Washington University and Clark College to provide around 20 dual enrollment courses administered on the high school campus.
Local businesses on 182nd Avenue and nearby shopping in Battle Ground
While the area is largely residential and agricultural, there are a few businesses along 182nd Avenue. Hearth Coffee serves espresso, tea, breakfast sandwiches and smoothies. Hockinson Market has a small selection of wine and groceries, along with made-to-order pizza and hand-scooped ice cream. Yanni’s Thai Food offers window service outside of the market, with dishes ranging from potstickers to yellow curry. The city of Battle Ground lies just northwest of Hockinson and is home to big-box stores, supermarkets and chain eateries.
Trails, fishing and sports facilities in Hockinson
Hockinson Meadows Community Park is a popular spot for outdoor recreation, with a playground, picnic tables, soccer fields and six baseball diamonds that host Evergreen Little League games and practices. Hockinson Meadows also has a disc golf course and the 2-acre Kane Memorial Dog Park. The 80-acre Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area has around 2 miles of trails winding through forests and meadows. “Alderbrook Park is one of the area’s gems,” James says. “It hosts events and parties, with a beautiful lake and trails.” Alderbrook hosts the Friday Night Cruise In every week from May to September, with car shows, vendors and games. A short drive north, Battle Ground Lake State Park has trails for hiking and horseback riding, wooded campsites, kayaks for rent and a dock where anglers can reel in rainbow trout and largemouth bass.
Convenient access to Vancouver and Portland
Vancouver is roughly 15 miles southeast of Hockinson, while downtown Portland is around 25 miles away via Interstate 205. Portland International Airport is around 17 miles south, about a 30 minute drive.
Written By
Jillian Pillow
