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Battle Ground.
About
Life in Battle Ground
If you're considering a move here, you're looking at a community that's experiencing real growth—the population has nearly doubled since 2000—but hasn't lost its small-town character yet. The median household income of around $100,000 paired with a median home value near $485,000 makes it genuinely affordable compared to Portland or Seattle, though housing costs are climbing as more people discover the area. What strikes people who actually live here is the sense of family-oriented stability: over half of households are married couples, a third have kids under 18, and the community actively celebrates that identity through things like Harvest Days and the annual Portland Rose Festival participation.
Battle Ground at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Battle Ground: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Battle Ground, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (45.0%), and 8.3% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
59.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Battle Ground
In Battle Ground, rent runs 10% below the WA average, and home values are 14% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,452
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $603,770 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Battle Ground and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Battle Ground, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Battle Ground: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Battle Ground is about 4% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Battle Ground Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute27.2 min avg
How Battle Ground residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Battle Ground, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 115 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Battle Ground runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
140.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
710.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Battle Ground Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Battle Ground, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 3 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Tornado | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Battle Ground is about 4% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Battle Ground, is typically good — 302 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
302
per year
Moderate Days
63
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Battle Ground is about 4% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Battle Ground has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
70
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
179
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 32°F | 7.20" |
| Feb | 50°F | 32°F | 5.32" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 5.59" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.54" |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 3.36" |
| Jun | 71°F | 47°F | 2.31" |
| Jul | 79°F | 51°F | 0.63" |
| Aug | 80°F | 50°F | 0.80" |
| Sep | 75°F | 46°F | 2.20" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 4.82" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 7.61" |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 7.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Battle Ground
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Battle Ground's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Vancouver
Rainier Springs
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · Vancouver
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.6 mi away · Vancouver
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Battle Ground
Battle Ground's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Battle Ground (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Battle Ground
Battle Ground has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Battle Ground
Battle Ground Community Library
1207 Se 8th Way, Battle Ground
Cities Near Battle Ground
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Battle Ground?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Battle Ground FAQ
Is Battle Ground, Washington affordable?⌄
Battle Ground's median rent is $1,576/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,977/year. Median home value is $485,100.
Is Battle Ground, Washington safe?⌄
Battle Ground's violent crime rate was 140 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 710 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Battle Ground, Washington?⌄
Clark County, which includes Battle Ground, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Battle Ground, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Battle Ground is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,576/month and median household income is $104,977/year. The median home value is $485,100. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Battle Ground, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Battle Ground is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from