Philomath, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,537 Population 2,688/sq mi density
$83,373 Median Income $42,921 per capita
$375,600 Home Value $526,289 Zillow
$1,415 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 838 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,373 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$375,600 home value, $1,415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Philomath, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,373
11% above
$42,921 per capita
Home Value
$375,600
33% above
Zillow: $526,289
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
22% above
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
40% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Philomath Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
133%
Rent
122%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philomath a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Philomath residents earn a median household income of $83,373 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,921. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Philomath is $375,600 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,289. Median rent is $1,415/month, with 28.9% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Philomath reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 838/100K.

Education

47.3% of adults in Philomath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Philomath 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

Population5,537
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,688/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,373
Per Capita$42,921
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A
Home Value$375,600
Rent$1,415
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$526,289
Housing Units2,334
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property838/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,158/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation279 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Philomath was founded in 1882.
The median home in Philomath was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.