What They Don't Tell You About Living in Vancouver, Washington

In this episode I discuss some little, if ever, discussed factors of living in Vancouver, WA. If you've been considering a move to The Pacific Northwest, and more specifically the Portland Metro / SW Washington area, you've likely spent time on Google or KZbin trying to learn as much about the area as possible...
What's the difference between the City of Vancouver & its unincorporated areas?.. How convenience is Vancouver, W compared to Portland, OR Suburbs?.. And what Vancouver are we even talking about - British Columbia or what?!..
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00:00 Intro to Vancouver Washinton
03:49 Vancouver, WA is an Alternative to Oregon Suburbs
08:42 It's Not "Vantucky" Anymore!
11:10 Growing Pains in Vancouver, WA
15:05 Incorporated vs Unincorporated Vancouver, WA
19:26 Vancouver, WA Crime
22:40 Vancouver, WA is the Most Convenient Part of SW Washington
23:32 Fun Fact & Wrapping Up
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[@larryjex6485]

I used to live in the Coov, and if I ever move back to the Portland area, I'll be there again! What people need to know about Vancouver, is that it's not as separated from Portland as say Ogden or Provo is from Salt Lake City, or Tacoma and Everett are from Seattle. Those places are 30-40 miles out and kind of like "stand alones". Vancouver is literally right on top of Portland and you literally breath the same oxygen molecules!

[@tinman3586]

Unfortunately it's a little too close to Portland.

[@halbyrd_]

Absolutely! We call it Portland best suburb based on proximity and cost... Thank you -

[@hipnw5839]

Love the convenience and relative safety of Vancouver. We’re so lucky. ❤️

[@halbyrd_]

So many people can be negative online, but there are so many great things about living here. Can't imagine going anywhere else

[@hipnw5839]

It’s easy to take a place for granted. I definitely took my hometown for granted a bit when I lived there. I’m happy that my chosen cities have been so great, albeit in different ways. One of the many things I love about Vancouver is that we have so many parks. Even though I don’t have young children it’s so pleasant.

[@nevillechan8607]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the insights

[@RagingDork]

I don't want HOAs because they're usually mismanaged, go bankrupt and the prices skyrocket. I used to live in a condo where my HOA was $100 a month. Now I look on zillow and the monthly HOA there now is 600 dollars. I can handle property taxes going up but HOAs are a unpredictable expense on something long term like your house.

[@matthewburnham7792]

I am a disabled Marine, and I have lived here for a couple years now. The Vancouver VA has many things available, and the Portland VA has anything they are missing and is only a 30 minute drive away. (I live a couple blocks away from the Vancouver VA)

[@MrDalebenberger]

I didn’t realize that this was about Vancouver, WA when it showed up on my feed, as I live in Northern British Columbia, so I thought it was in reference to Vancouver, CANADA. Still, after a minute or two, I was drawn in because I knew nothing about “ that other Vancouver”. Very interesting stuff.

[@halbyrd_]

What a cool comment! Thank you 😊

[@lifewithjenn4866]

Definitely accurate in all that you have mentioned!!❤

[@halbyrd_]

Glad to hear we got it right! I always wonder how our opinions stack up to other's experiences

[@MrSteelehead]

My address was 14th & Markle. We called it “VANBEARIA”. There was a kegger somewhere close, always. Friendly people. Cops were always close by, the courthouse just blocks away. “The cops were friendly too”. I was 18, we split $175. I think Im around 65 or so now, Retired out in Fern Prairie, It’s a little bit like Vancouver was. And “you are headed our way”, thanks to the Colombia River. Plenty of room out here. DKS!

[@laylabono4035]

I live in Port Angeles we got Everything, Lakes, Discovery Trails, Ocean, Olympic National Park,State Parks, and more...😊

[@halbyrd_]

Awesome! Everything I've heard about Port Angeles says the same things, and it's on our '24 travel plan to visit.. Thanks for the input - Hal

[@gripzer0166]

👍Great info, I listen to your videos while in my hour drive home on the backroads avoiding the hellish DFW traffic😂😂😂. Looking forward to more

[@halbyrd_]

When you relocate to WA, I hope you have a much easier commute! But I appreciate the honor of accompanying you on your drive home. Just curious, when are you thinking about making a move?

[@gripzer0166]

@@halbyrd_ my wife and I have property on eastern WA, we are aiming at 2025 but it might be shorter bc my allergies are really bad here

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

I lived in Vancouver, WA for long time. Also, I was born in Vancouver, WA.

[@leiac98]

I did too cascade Park when it was new in the 70/80

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

@@leiac98 You live in Vancouver, WA?

[@808kerry]

I spent a few days in Vancouver, the “coov” as my Uber driver put it. I ventured out during my stay and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

[@halbyrd_]

Thanks for sharing! Always love hearing that people enjoy their visits here!

[@808kerry]

@@halbyrd_ it was for a 3 day conference at the Hilton. Vancouver changed my mind about the PNW - I wasn’t a fan until visiting Vancouver.

[@marissa1296]

What abt capital gains tax (ie stock selling) for ppl living in Vancouver but work in PDX? Thanks for these videos!

[@julienalexander6113]

Thank you so much for the valuable information. 20:56 unreal 😂😂😂😂

[@halbyrd_]

You have Jarret to thank for that gem lol

[@julienalexander6113]

@@halbyrd_ I figured it was him ... that was funny 🤣🤣💀

[@MISTERMOODYHYADD]

We're in Pullman WA and I'm thinking about moving me and my 76 year old mother to Vancouver.

[@halbyrd_]

Let me know if I can help! What has you wanting to leave Pullman?

[@adriankuma1-1-1]

To live in Vancouver has been my dream for a few years now. And now that I know is also called “Vantucky” just makes my desire greater now! 😃 BTW all services are way more expensive in CA than in Vantucky. Perhaps medical is easier to find but given the insurance premiums , co-pays, etc. is cheaper to ride it out and hope you don’t die! 😂

[@sydneymyers6883]

Thank you for adding a segment about crime! We’re moving there in the next week from central North Carolina, and the crime stats kinda have me freaked. I’ve never had to worry about my car being broken into/stolen anywhere on the east coast, it’s just a nonissue here. I especially started looking up crime because I was looking up what my local grocery stores would be there and all the reviews stated there was security guards checking receipts or having locked codes on bathrooms because of high theft? Also unlike anything I’ve seen over here. Guess what I’m trying to ask is it as bad as what it’s coming across? Is crime something you have to think about day to day and actively navigate? I’m a vigilant person naturally, but I’m anxious to be moving into an area where it’s just going to be a fact of life to deal with the crime 😕

[@Foxtrotwilconiner1969]

Shhhhhh u could get in to trouble for stating the obvious

[@jgee6243]

Hi, I want to move to Vancouver, and I am from Indiana. Are there any groups or programs that help with job placement and apartment hunting? Thanks!

[@SA-ge5cj]

I will be moving to Vancouver from California at the end of November for work. Nervous and excited 😅

[@halbyrd_]

I hope you love it! Give me a ring when you get to town if you want to be invited to our past & future client events 😊

[@americanmilitiaman88]

I left California as soon as I turned 18. And now leaving Vancouver ASAP

[@adriankuma1-1-1]

@@americanmilitiaman88Dude why would you or anyone living in Vantucky leave! 😮 It’s been my dream to live in Vantucky for a few years now. And hope soon it will come true! 😃

[@natejones1420]

In Oklahoma it’s 9-10 percent.

[@user-ws4kw3gy6f]

I said employment rate and Vancouver, Washington and Regina releasing the money to the people who were working in 2022 but employment office. They would not answer the question that you don’t want to believe that money would it be able

[@maramdione9539]

want to move to Vancouver I wanted to know if there is public transportation like bus trains ..and universities in Vancouver or universities close to Vancouver. Which side of town do you recommend

[@luz5558]

Same scenario in Jersey…New Yorkers looked down on Jersey and now Jersey City and the surrounding cities have overflowed with New Yorkers moving in consequently reading the prices of every damn thing after 9/11…you won’t find a new Yorker talking bad about Jersey anymore because they allll want to live her now 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AltonJonesWCHB]

Great stuff Hal, you are really putting Vancouver on the map. By the way you will always be a California Girl...🚴🚴‍♀

[@halbyrd_]

Thank you! California will always be dear to my heart, but I have no plans to go back haha

[@AltonJonesWCHB]

You got that right! Y'all got it made out there. Just dress warm.@@halbyrd_

[@MJHeiser]

Minnehaha resident. I love my ratchet neighborhood. Lol

[@Cloudyconfusion]

Why did you choose Vancouver over Portland??

[@halbyrd_]

Great question! For my husband and I it simply came down to the tax advantages WA offers as well as living in a town with less people and slightly lower housing prices - BUT being close enough (abt 15 minutes) to all the cool & unique aspects of Portland that we love & indulge on a weekly basis... I look at Vancouver more as a suburb of Portland than an entirely different city & state. Thanks again - Hal

[@julisplett2748]

​@@halbyrd_ It's a smart plan - I live in Seattle and was just visiting PDX over the weekend. I did some tax free shopping of course. :)

[@ahmadzakirhashimi3434]

We have plan to move in Vancouver Washington from New Jersey could you please help me with housing

[@halbyrd_]

Hello. That's a big, exciting move!.. I'm pretty sure I can help or at least point you in the right direction. Would you prefer to text or is a short Zoom better? Thanks for reaching out - Hal

[@tokyowarfare6729]

Interesting how crime is not that low.

[@Travisb238]

There is a lot of homeless and old neighborhoods with lower incomes. It's filthy and run down in a lot of Vancouver.

[@oarbizu]

lots of methheads all around

[@DamienMalakay]

there is an amazing Vacouver and that's in Canada not in Washington 😂

[@halbyrd_]

I like our Vancouver, but of course the more northern one is nice too haha

[@blazertooth7763]

Don’t forget, so many new people coming from Portland and California, it has turned into a city of idiots for driving. The traffic jams have gotten out of control. Super bright car and truck lights at night. Always get blinded while driving. Homeless people. No modern architecture. Vancouver sucks. No job opportunities either.

[@americanmilitiaman88]

And aggressive drivers. Vancouver was great 10 years ago. Even if unconstitutional laws were not passed recently my family and I will still be moving just due to the overcrowding and rude people bad drivers and the tweakers and bums.

[@user-ws4kw3gy6f]

Or how about the government using the people and visit Vancouver and collect a child support and give it to her mother and her jaywalking law for Jeff to Granite that bullshit to log in to the husband cannot get out of the deck for being the child support which is insane

[@brendanemerick5818]

What the fuck did you just say?

[@timwang6705]

u r smart how bout u u