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A rapidly developing Vancouver suburb
Known as part of Vancouver's rapidly developing suburbs, Bennington boasts many amenities. This area, about 11 miles east of the city center, remained mostly rural until a couple of decades ago when new suburban subdivisions and shopping centers started going up. Featuring mainly apartment complexes, this neighborhood also boasts a mix of newer townhouses and single-family homes, giving prospective residents an array of living options to pick from. Anchoring the community and heightening its desirability is the Columbia Tech Center, a 400-acre master-planned multiuse space that was developed in 1996. Featuring a park, offices of major employers and plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, this space serves as a focal point of the community. Bennington’s development isn’t over. Like many of the city’s other areas, plans for new builds persist, poised to drive even more growth to the Washington state side of the Portland-Vancouver metro area. With plenty of amenities and projected growth, it’s no wonder that Niche ranks the community as the No. 4 best place to live in Vancouver.
Well-maintained lawns and walkways make Bennington's subdivisions coveted.
Colonial Revival homes are common amongst single family home styles.
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Apartments and newer single-family homes
While most of Bennington’s housing options include apartments, contemporary townhouses and condos, some subdivisions of single-family properties feature everything from contemporary ranch-style dwellings to newer Craftsman builds with porches and asymmetrical facades. Smaller single-story cottages are also in the community. With the median year built being 1999, many of these homes are on the newer side. They typically sit on around 6,000 square foot lots, featuring garages and concrete driveways that blend into sidewalks. Tall trees grow scattered along relatively narrow streets that are still big enough to satisfy street parking. While it does vary, many properties here are HOA-restricted. Just over half the residents rent their properties. Listing prices typically range from $475,000 to $916,000, depending on the property’s age, size and location.
Colorful townhomes feature garages for secure parking and storage for Bennington residents.
Bennington is part of the rapidly expanding suburbs of Vancouver, featuring a mix of homes.
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Columbia Tech Center: Offices and shops
Bennington residents live next to scores of businesses and office buildings that provide a place to work and shop. Many of these opportunities are congregated in the Columbia Tech Center, a master-planned mixed-use space home to everything from studio lofts to plenty of office spaces for healthcare providers like Gentle Dental and employers like American Financial Services Inc. Other employers include Hewlett Packard and PeaceHealth clinics. For higher learning opportunities, the center is also home to Charter College LLC and a Clark College location. Among the chain businesses at the Tech Center is La Provence Boulangerie, a French-influenced cafe, and Hopworks Urban Brewery, commonly referred to as HUB, a casual establishment offering pub grub and a few made-on-site beers.
Columbia Tech Center in Vancouver features a playground, walking path, and more.
La Provence Boulangerie and Patisserie is a business frequented by Vancouver locals.
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Columbia Tech Center Park and other green spaces
The mixed-use space also features Columbia Tech Center Park. Offering everything from a 25,000-square-foot natural playground space to over 6 miles of trails that locals can walk on to a basketball court, this park is one of the hottest spots in the community. From June to August, the East Vancouver Market takes place here every Thursday. In addition to vendors, friendly buskers fill the market with music. The park hosts an annual concert series at its community amphitheater every Sunday in July and August. For more time outside, “lots of the schools here have playgrounds, and some of the nearby HOA subdivisions also feature small community parks,” says Deborah Blom, a managing broker at Windermere Northwest Living who lives near the community. These are perfect for those wanting to enjoy a less populated outside experience. Some of these parks are restricted only to community members, but there are also some public spaces.
Families and friends enjoy strolling through Columbia Tech Center Park in Bennington together.
When there's not an event, Bennington residents take scenic strolls in Columbia Tech Center Park
Bennington residents enjoy a game of basketball in the Columbia Tech Center Park.
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Evergreen Public Schools
Children can enroll in Evergreen Public Schools, which Niche ranks as the No. 3 school district in Clark County. It serves over 20,000 students. To start their schooling, they can attend Columbia Valley Elementary, which receives a B-minus rating on Niche. Elementary students in the district enjoy the Art Discovery Program, which includes a monthly themed lesson taught by parent volunteers. Students can continue on to B-plus-rated Shahala Middle School, which features a Multilingual Language Department and offers various activities, including a club for gamers. To finish their schooling, students can attend A-minus-rated Union High School. The school offers AP courses, and students can also join after-school programs like a book club or an ASL club.
Columbia Valley Elementary School is conveniently in the middle of Bennington.
Welcoming signage as you enter Union High School.
Shalala Middle School's understated main entrance is covered.
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Other local eateries and nearby shops
Along 164th and 192nd Avenue, the community’s western and eastern borders are various dining options. Blom recommends Wyld Pines, an eatery serving upscale pub grub and happy hour specials amid an interior featuring art of natural wonders like Mount Saint Helens. “It’s unique because it has this dark room experience of eating completely in the dark. I have been there several times, and there’s always people doing it,” Blom says. “It’s fun. I don’t know how they see, but I know servers wear night vision goggles.” Those craving German cuisine head to Gustav’s. This spot has become a local favorite, featuring an interior decorated like an old German village, complete with wooden booths with heart cutouts and stained glass features. Those wanting to eat in for the night can head to Bennington’s Walmart, but Blom says many people also go to the nearby Costco, which is just slightly northeast of the community. “For some reason, this Costco is always a lot less busy than others, which I think is helpful to know,” Blom says.
The Stardust Diner, which opened in 1950, is a classic and local's favorite.
The Bennington neighborhood has many great shopping options to choose from.
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Public transportation and commutes
Many locals drive to get around, but they can also take advantage of the C-TRAN public bus routes, including the Red Line. Locals appreciate their proximity to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, which is around 4.5 miles away via Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard. Bennington residents also enjoy their proximity to downtown Vancouver, which is just around 11 miles west via state Route 14 and Portland, which is around 17.5 miles southwest via Interstate 205 and Interstate 84. Those wanting to explore other cities head to Portland International Airport, which is just around 8.5 miles south via I-205.
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I feel safe in our neighborhood. We've been a victim of one smash and grab at a trail head nearby but in 20 plus years that's about it.
3.0Niche User
2/21/2015Niche Review
In Clark County we are associated with Portland, Ore. not our own state's biggest city, Seattle. I love our area. We have mountains and beaches within an hour's drive.
3.0Niche User
2/21/2015Niche Review
I feel we have typical fast food places, Starbucks on every corner, but no character. If I find a restaurant I love, it's still within a small strip area and doesn't stand out. We can get everything we need without leaving the area but character would be nice.
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Bennington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bennington, Vancouver sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bennington, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $520,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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