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Historic homes near the newly developed waterfront
Though it may be just north of the freshly finished buildings on the newly developed Vancouver waterfront, there is plenty of history to discover throughout the Hough neighborhood. The quiet streets are home to the largest collection of pre-World War II housing in all of Vancouver, lined with Craftsman bungalows that are synonymous with early 20th-century housing architecture. And though the unique, historic homes command attention from buyers who appreciate an older home, their location increases their value, too. “If you travel slightly to the east, there is a downtown Main Street that has just about every restaurant, brew pub, theater and coffee shop you can imagine,” says Darryl Bodle, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty Portland Premier.
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.
Relevnt coffee is a favorite morning spots for the residents of the Hough neighborhood.
Dulin's Cafe is known for it's famous brunch.
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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.
Clean and simple homes can be found throughout the Hough neighborhood.
Craftsman style homes are the most popular style throughout the Hough neighborhood.
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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.
The busy streets of Downtown Vancouver are home to many excellent restaurants.
The charming streets of the Hough neighborhood are perfect for an afternoon walk.
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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.
The entrance to the Hough Elementary School in the Hough Neighborhood.
Historic homes fill the streets close to Downtown Vancouver in the Hough 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.
John Ball Park welcomes residents in the Hough Neighborhood.
Plenty of green space for soaking up the sun in John Baell Park
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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
Airport
Portland International
22 min drive
Bus
Kauffman & 17th St Nb
Bus
Kauffman & 23rd St Nb
Bus
Mill Plain & Franklin Eb
Bus
Kauffman & 19th St Nb
Bus
Kauffman & 21st St Nb
Bus
Kauffman & 25th St Sb
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.115 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche 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.
3.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche 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.
3.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche 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.
5.0Current Resident
7/11/2019Niche 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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Hough Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hough, Vancouver sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hough, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located on a nice corner lot in the highly sought-after Hough Neighborhood. This beautiful Four Square home has been lovingly restored. Built in 1910, this home has been placed on the historic registry. Enjoy reduced tax rates as a result. With high ceilings throughout, and amazing original woodwork, this home has all the charm you crave in a historic home and all of the modern conveniences to
Beautifully renovated duplex in the desirable Hough neighborhood. Two 780 sq ft 2 br/1 bath units with laminate floors throughout. Kitchens and bathrooms updated from top to bottom with quartz countertops, new cabinetry, subway tile, and stainless-steel appliances. New ductless HVAC & heat pump for both heating & air conditioning. Separate privately fenced yards with storage shed for each unit.
Completely renovated duplex in the desirable Hough neighborhood. Two 780 sq ft 2 br/1 bath units with waterproof LVP floors throughout. Kitchens and bathrooms updated from top to bottom with quartz countertops, new cabinetry, subway tile, and stainless-steel appliances. New ductless HVAC & heat pump for both heating & air conditioning. Newer stamped concrete patios and separate privately fenced
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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