Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Cornelius
Cornelius, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,260
Population
11,608
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Find your home in Oregon's Family Town
Wine Country
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Rural
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Commutes
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Family-Friendly
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Portland Area
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If your idea of fun includes berry picking, wine tasting, and hiking, then the suburban town of Cornelius is perfect. In the 1800s, the region was called Free Orchards because of the orchards that covered the land. Benjamin Cornelius arrived in 1845 and established a farm. When the railroad arrived in 1871, Cornelius built a warehouse and a store next to the railroad so farmers could sell produce. The town was renamed in 1893 in honor of the town's founder.
Today, Cornelius is still an agricultural hub -- it is also a popular Portland suburb, located about 23 miles west of downtown. Popular destinations near Cornelius include David Hill Vineyards & Winery, Oak Knoll Winery, Dairy Creek Park, Dion Vineyard, Plum Hill Vineyards, Ardiri Winery & Vineyards, and Fernhill Wetlands. Pacific University is minutes away in Forest Grove, and neighboring Hillsboro is home to the Hillsboro Airport. A large shopping and dining district is located between Tualatin Valley Highway and Baseline Street.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,185
Average: $92,769
Education
1,684
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,011
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cornelius has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cornelius, OR is $1,260 for one bedroom, $1,433 for two bedrooms, and $1,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornelius has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,260/month
613 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cornelius, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
371 Students
Free Orchards Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fernhill Wetland
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
- Rood Bridge Park & Rhododendron Garden
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.