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Living in
Five Corners.
Five Corners is an unincorporated community in Clark County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Five Corners
This is suburban Clark County life—a solidly middle-class community about 8 miles northeast of Vancouver that's grown steadily over the past couple decades and continues to attract families looking for stability without the intensity of urban living. You won't find much of a distinctive local food or arts scene here; this is more about the practical stuff—proximity to Portland employment, reasonable housing costs compared to the metro area, decent parks access, and the ability to be in the mountains (Mount Rainier is about 90 minutes away) or at the Gorge without living there. Winters are wet and gray like everywhere in the Pacific Northwest, summers are pleasant and dry, and the tradeoff is pretty standard for the region.
Five Corners at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
18.1%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Five Corners: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Five Corners, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.8%), and 8.8% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
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 20% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Five Corners
In Five Corners, rent runs 20% above the WA average, and home values are 19% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,731
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Five Corners and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Five Corners, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Five Corners: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Five Corners is about 4% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Five Corners 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
Commute26.4 min avg
How Five Corners residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Five Corners, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 122 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 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Clark County Sheriff's Office, which covers Five Corners, runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
912.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Clark County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Five Corners, 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.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Five Corners 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 Five Corners, 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
Five Corners 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
Five Corners 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°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
66
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 32°F | 6.05" |
| Feb | 49°F | 32°F | 4.14" |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 4.43" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.58" |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 2.81" |
| Jun | 71°F | 49°F | 1.84" |
| Jul | 78°F | 53°F | 0.48" |
| Aug | 79°F | 52°F | 0.62" |
| Sep | 74°F | 47°F | 1.61" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.61" |
| Nov | 51°F | 36°F | 6.31" |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 6.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Five Corners
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Five Corners's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Acute Care Hospitals · 4 mi away · Vancouver
Rainier Springs
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Vancouver
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Five Corners
Five Corners's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Five Corners (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,856 students · in-state tuition $5,418 · 25% graduate · median earnings $46,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,320 students · in-state tuition $71,770 · 79% graduate · median earnings $64,977 (10 yrs after entry)
Oregon Health & Science University
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 836 students · 95% graduate · median earnings $109,788 (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, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Five Corners
Five Corners has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
91 mi awayCities Near Five Corners
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Five Corners?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Five Corners FAQ
Is Five Corners, Washington affordable?⌄
Five Corners's median rent is $2,111/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $106,192/year. Median home value is $459,600.
Is Five Corners, Washington safe?⌄
Five Corners is policed by the Clark County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 912 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Five Corners, Washington?⌄
Clark County, which includes Five Corners, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Five Corners, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Five Corners is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,111/month and median household income is $106,192/year. The median home value is $459,600. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Five Corners, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Five Corners is 26 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