At a Glance
Median Income
$63,807
$38,256 per capita
Home Value
$480,600
Zillow: $560,117
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
2,591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.0% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 7.9% (119% 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 $560,117. 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 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,591/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population60,424
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density4,159/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,807
Per Capita$38,256
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
C
Home Value$480,600
Rent$1,342
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$560,117
Housing Units25,620
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property2,591/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
12.9% 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.