At a Glance
Median Income
$83,373
$42,921 per capita
Home Value
$375,600
Zillow: $511,900
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
251 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.3% (36% 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 $511,900. 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 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population5,537
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,688/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,373
Per Capita$42,921
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A
Home Value$375,600
Rent$1,415
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$511,900
Housing Units2,334
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
11.6% 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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