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Corvallis.
About
Life in Corvallis
Moving to Corvallis means joining a young, college-inflected community where Oregon State University shapes the culture and job market. The university and major employers like HP and Samaritan Health Services create a stable economic base with a 4.3% unemployment rate, and a median household income of $65,012 feels reasonable given the median home value of $502,900 and median rent around $1,391 monthly. The downside is housing affordability—you're paying a premium for a smaller city.
Corvallis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Foreign-Born
12.7%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.7% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Corvallis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Corvallis, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (11.2%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
31.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 9% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Corvallis
In Corvallis, rent runs 9% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,329
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $556,438 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below OR average
Unemployment in Corvallis
Unemployment in Corvallis is 0.9 percentage points lower than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Corvallis Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.1 min avg
How Corvallis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Corvallis, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Corvallis runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
173.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,188.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Corvallis Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Benton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Benton County, which includes Corvallis, the most common type is flood, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
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.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Benton County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Linn County, OR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 37 miles from Corvallis) is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
72
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Linn County, OR (37 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Corvallis has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
147
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 6.46" |
| Feb | 51°F | 35°F | 4.80" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.95" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.29" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 2.31" |
| Jun | 74°F | 49°F | 1.34" |
| Jul | 83°F | 52°F | 0.34" |
| Aug | 84°F | 51°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 48°F | 1.49" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.50" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 6.46" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 7.71" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Corvallis
Corvallis has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Albany
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.
Education20.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Corvallis
Corvallis's student/teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 61.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Corvallis
Public · 4-year · 30,743 students · in-state tuition $15,117 · 68% graduate · median earnings $67,894 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,174 students · in-state tuition $7,733 · 17% graduate · median earnings $46,525 (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, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Corvallis
Corvallis has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Corvallis
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
645 Nw Monroe Ave, Corvallis
Cities Near Corvallis
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Corvallis?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Corvallis FAQ
Is Corvallis, Oregon affordable?⌄
Corvallis's median rent is $1,391/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $65,012/year. Median home value is $502,900.
Is Corvallis, Oregon safe?⌄
Corvallis's violent crime rate was 173 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 2188 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Corvallis, Oregon?⌄
Corvallis has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Corvallis, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Corvallis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,391/month and median household income is $65,012/year. The median home value is $502,900. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Corvallis, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Corvallis is 16 minutes, which is shorter than 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