Hough
Suburban Neighborhood in Vancouver, Washington
Clark County 98660
Neighborhood Reviews
Award-winning breakfast at Blue Door Bakery
Residents of Hough are just minutes west of Vancouver’s busy Main Street, which continues further south to downtown. Main Street boasts several local go-to's, but some of the most popular include Thirsty Sasquatch and Hungry Sasquatch, where patrons enjoy a slice of pizza and a cold one under a larger-than-life mural of the fabled forest creature. A few blocks away, baristas at Relevant Coffee have perfected the practice of latte art in a Scandinavian minimalism-inspired coffee house. Even the business’ logo has done away with vowels, spelling “RLVNT” on the entrance of the café. “Relevant Coffee is a great coffee shop. I go there all the time for meetings,” Rosengren says. Alongside their espresso-based beverages, customers can enjoy a daily selection of French-inspired pastries, as well as vegan and gluten-free options.Those looking for an even wider selection of baked goods can enter the unmistakable, azure blue doors of Blue Door Bakery for treats baked from scratch in small batches. While the bakery is known for pastries and freshly baked ciabatta and focaccia bread, they serve award-winning breakfast dishes and sandwiches for lunch. Locals stop by on a lazy weekend to savor brunch essentials, like the bakery’s famous beignets with homemade lemon curd, or eggs “Bennie.” Residents head to the New Seasons Market to pick up their own home-cooking ingredients at the very southern corner of Hough’s stretch of Main Street.
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Walkable neighborhood with access to Interstate 5
With sidewalks that line almost every street and proximity to the shops on Main Street, the Hough neighborhood welcomes residents to traverse the community on foot. Though Main Street is the neighborhood’s main commercial strip, there are a few local businesses on West Fourth Plain Boulevard, which defines the neighborhood’s northern border. In the south, East Mill Plain Boulevard leads to Hudson’s Bay High School. To travel outside of the community, drivers take Interstate 5 to destinations like Portland, which is only around 20 minutes away.
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Pre-World War II Craftsman bungalows
Though the majority of Hough residents are renters, the neighborhood is known for its historic single-family homes. Craftsman bungalows painted in muted shades of grey with overhanging eaves and small porches framed by tapered columns populate the neighborhood’s gridded streets. With most homes built between 1910 and 1945, Hough residents enjoy a house with a little history behind it. Those with three bedrooms tend to sell between $475,000 and $600,000, while those with more space and three to four bedrooms usually cost in the $600,000s or in the lower $700,000s. However, a few modern builds with sleek lines and slanted roofs designed in the 21st century can be spotted in the neighborhood.
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John Ball Park—central to the neighborhood
Within walking distance from pretty much every home in the neighborhood, John Ball Park provides residents with two acres of green space and fresh air. The park features a playground for the youngest residents of Hough, as well as a blacktop and a basketball hoop. Surrounding the central attractions, the gnarled, tangled roots of age-old trees reach through mulched soil.
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Hough Elementary named after historic educator
Both the neighborhood and its local elementary school are named after Patrick Hough, an Irish immigrant who taught throughout the Vancouver and Portland communities in the 1900s. To honor the educator and community leader’s birthday—which happened to fall on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1846—Hough Elementary School hosts the Paddy Hough Day Parade each year on the holiday. Students at the school, which receives a C-plus from Niche, join other local students, car clubs and other city organizations to celebrate the neighborhood’s namesake.After Hough Elementary, students attend Discovery Middle School, which earns a C, and Hudson’s Bay High School. Hudson’s Bay offers the district’s application-driven Construction Trades program, one of the State of Washington’s Apprenticeship Preparation programs, and receives a C-plus from Niche.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hailey Parker
Hailey Parker
eXp Realty
(360) 803-4344
239 Total Sales
2 in Hough
$398K - $455K Price Range
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Victoria Buck
Victoria Buck
Stellar Realty Northwest
(971) 351-0278
223 Total Sales
1 in Hough
$499,000 Price
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Kevin Kirkpatrick
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Handris Realty Company
(360) 803-1646
48 Total Sales
1 in Hough
$637,500 Price
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,271 Total Sales
1 in Hough
$315,000 Price
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Lori Anderson-Benson
Lori Anderson-Benson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(360) 803-3613
151 Total Sales
1 in Hough
$500,000 Price
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Lori Lanning-Redd
Lori Lanning-Redd
eXp Realty LLC
(503) 272-6167
67 Total Sales
2 in Hough
$395K - $745K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Carter Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Esther Short Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
John Ball Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Vancouver Waterfront
Fruit Valley Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Brickyard Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/31/2014
Niche Review
There are quite a few fitness places around here, and there are many healthy eating options. However I do not pay attention to the people who live here to know whether they are healthy livers or not, because I am not noisy.
7/31/2014
Niche Review
Most of the people in my nearby city are white and middle class, but the surrounding cities/towns are better when it comes to diversity. Mostly when it comes to economic status.
7/31/2014
Niche Review
It is very boring here not a lot to do. That is why most people go over to Portland which is about 20 minutes away. There's not enough progression for me.
7/11/2019
Niche Review
Hough is a great neighborhood peaceful, low crime rate, close to shops, pubs, and restaurants everyone that lives her respects each others space and it is a clean place to live.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hough | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hough Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hough, Vancouver sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hough, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
470
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,438
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,644
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,197,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,656 Sq Ft
- 2010 Lincoln Ave
- New 18 days ago
This is it! Incredible custom new construction house featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a loft upstairs. Luxury finishes throughout. Must see to appreciate. Spacious living room featuring a 60-inch Heat&Glo gas fireplace and floating shelves with built-in lighting. Custom accent walls and built-ins throughout. Smart systems and automation controls lightning, climate control, outdoor
Max Lopatin Realty One Group Prestige
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$499,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2413 Markle Ave
- New 13 days ago
Great Investment, turnkey duplex located in West Vancouver. Both units remodeled. Tenant in unit 2415 vacating July 31st so buyer can live in one unit and have rental income. Good renters, professionally managed and well maintained.
Paul Van Baalen The Sunworld Group, Inc
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$550,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Sq Ft
- 2117 Kauffman Ave
- New 22 days ago
Multi-Family Opportunity! This 1500 sqft single level home includes an in-law apartment located on the bus line next to John Ball Park and features 750 sqft, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per side, LVP flooring, electric range, built in microwave, built in dishwasher, vinyl windows, mini split heating & cooling, vinyl siding, metal roof, storage shed, fenced yard, front porch & patio and more! THIS
Bishop Real Estate Premiere Property Group, LLC
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,476
Median Age
41
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,562
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
42.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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