Cornelius, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,700 Population 5,855/sq mi density
$90,071 Median Income $36,142 per capita
$419,000 Home Value $476,026 Zillow
$1,475 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
329 Violent Crime/100K 1,602 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$90,071 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$419,000 home value, $1,475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cornelius, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,071
20% above
$36,142 per capita
Home Value
$419,000
49% above
Zillow: $476,026
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
27% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
13% below
1,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cornelius Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cornelius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
149%
Rent
127%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cornelius a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cornelius residents earn a median household income of $90,071 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,142. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,766 business establishments, including 1,354 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cornelius is $419,000 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,026. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Cornelius reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,602/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Cornelius hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cornelius has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population13,700
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density5,855/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$90,071
Per Capita$36,142
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$63,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,736

Housing

A
Home Value$419,000
Rent$1,475
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$476,026
Housing Units4,454
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent329/100K
Property1,602/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation180 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Cornelius was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Portland International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
25.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 1,354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.