Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
15%
Corvallis, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,219
Population
63,139
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Much more than a college town, Corvallis is a beautiful city with plenty to offer
Bicycle-Friendly
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Parks
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Tree City
Located in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Corvallis combines natural surroundings with city amenities. As home to Oregon State University's main campus, the city maintains a strong sense of community. The rental market shows steady growth, with average rents ranging from $1,124 for studios to $2,993 for four-bedroom homes.
Corvallis features 47 public parks, including Avery Park and Natural Area, offering year-round outdoor activities. The city's extensive network of bike paths and lanes has earned recognition from the League of American Bicyclists. Downtown Corvallis features independent shops and restaurants, while established neighborhoods like Timberhill and South Town showcase a range of housing options. The local economy benefits from employers such as Samaritan Health Services and HP Inc.'s research facility. Positioned between the Cascade Range and Pacific Coast, Corvallis serves as a gateway to Oregon's outdoor destinations.
Explore the City
Popular retail brands are scattered around shopping plazas in Corvallis.
Corvallis Fall Festival brings together the community every fall.
Golf City Par Three in Northeast Corvallis is a public golf course with mini golf.
The Rose Garden in Avery Park has a wide variety of roses.
McDonald-Dunn Forest draws in crowds for its mountain biking trails.
Oregon State University is the heart and pride of Corvallis.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,091
Average: $83,397
Education
27,081
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,219
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Corvallis has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Corvallis, OR is $1,165 for a studio, $1,219 for one bedroom, $1,627 for two bedrooms, and $2,029 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corvallis has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,219/month
529 Sq Ft
House
$2,507/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,749/month
870 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,974/month
1,017 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Corvallis, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
301 Students
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
Public
Grades K-5
107 Students
Public
Grades K-8
301 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
712 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
488 Students
Public
Grades K-12
174 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
931 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,284 Students
Public
Grades K-12
174 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Avery House Nature Center
- Avery Park
- Bruce Starker Arts Park
- Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club
- Bald Hill Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Mahlon Sweet Field
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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 June 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.