Why Live in La Center
La Center is a rural community in Clark County surrounded by forests and farmlands, located less than 20 miles north of Vancouver. Known for its riverside recreation and small-town atmosphere, La Center offers a close-knit community where residents often see familiar faces at town events and volunteer activities. The housing market is diverse, featuring ranch-style homes and bungalows from the early-to-mid 20th century, modern traditional homes from the 1990s, and new builds in suburbs like Highland Terrace, Stephens Hillside Farm, and Lockwood Meadows. Most homes sit on quarter-acre lots, with some properties on the outskirts offering multi-acre spaces. The area is safer than the national average. Residents enjoy various attractions, including swimming, fishing, and kayaking on the East Fork Lewis River, and visiting Paradise Point State Park for camping, disc golf, and yurt rentals. Holley Park provides facilities for baseball, tennis, basketball, and skateboarding. The community is also an hour south of Mount Saint Helens, offering numerous hiking trails and picnic areas. La Center High School has a variety of extracurricular activities, and the town hosts events like the Our Days Steamboat Celebration each July. East Fourth Street features local businesses such as Stonehill Coffee House, El Rancho Viejo, and Sadie and Josie’s Bakery. For shopping, residents often visit nearby Ridgefield and Battle Ground, with Costco, Safeway, and Walmart within a 12-mile drive. Interstate 5 connects La Center to Vancouver and Longview, and Portland International Airport is about 25 miles away.
Home Trends in La Center, WA
On average, homes in La Center, WA sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in La Center, WA over the last 12 months is $617,472, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$617,472
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321
Number of Homes for Sale
83
Last 12 months Home Sales
170
Median List Price
$653,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
