At a Glance
Median Income
$63,807
$38,256 per capita
Home Value
$480,600
Zillow: $550,020
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
3,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Corvallis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corvallis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corvallis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corvallis residents earn a median household income of $63,807 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,256. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corvallis is $480,600 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,020. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 39.6% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Corvallis reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,127/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.9% of adults in Corvallis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corvallis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population60,424
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density4,159/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,807
Per Capita$38,256
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
C
Home Value$480,600
Rent$1,342
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$550,020
Housing Units25,620
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property3,127/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary405/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation256 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Corvallis was founded in 1845.
The median home in Corvallis was built in 1979.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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