Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Philomath
Philomath, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,588
Population
5,938
Renter Mix
44% Rent
You’ll love learning about this Oregon gem
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Philomath is small city just outside of Corvallis, located about three miles from Downtown Corvallis and about two miles from Oregon State University. Philomath is named for a college that existed here from 1867 until 1929. Philomath means “love of learning” in Greek. The historic building that housed the college is now the Benton County Historical Museum.
With its mountain views and hilly, wooded landscape, Philomath is an attractive community. And while you could commute to work in Corvallis in less than 10 minutes, Philomath is home to several businesses and mills, making it an ideal live-work-play community. For the “play” part, Philomath is home to Marys River Park, Philomath City Park, the Philomath Clemens Community Swimming Pool, and the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Philomath Boulevard is lined with shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Wineries dot the landscape in and around Philomath, as do farms. Be sure to visit Gathering Together Farm, certified organic since 1987, to do some shopping or have a meal.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,193
Average: $85,451
Education
2,120
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,344
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Philomath has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Philomath, OR is $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $2,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philomath has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Philomath, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-12
204 Students
Public
Grades K-5
171 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Public
Grades K-12
204 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
458 Students
Public
Grades K-12
204 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bald Hill Park
- Bruce Starker Arts Park
- Avery House Nature Center
- Avery Park
- Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 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.