The Town FilesCorvallis, Oregon
City in Benton County · population 59,922 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $502,900
- Household income
- $65,012
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 27.9
Corvallis is a city of 59,922 people in Benton County, Oregon. The median home is worth $502,900, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Oregon towns, better for cycling than 99% of Oregon towns, hipper than 95% of Oregon towns.
How Corvallis ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Corvallis is worth $502,900, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 7.7 times the median household income of $65,012, which is more affordable than 5% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,391 a month. 41.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Corvallis | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $502,900 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,391 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $65,012 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.7× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 41.7% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Corvallis
| People | Corvallis | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.9 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.4% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 16.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Corvallis
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corvallis since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 4, 2009 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 4, 2009.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 38,636 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,162 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Corvallis itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Corvallis
13 public schools with 6,118 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | 9-12 | 1,255 | 25.6 |
| Crescent Valley High School | 9-12 | 942 | 26.9 |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | 6-8 | 732 | 20.9 |
| Cheldelin Middle School | 6-8 | 535 | 21.4 |
| Garfield Elementary School | K-5 | 368 | 17.5 |
| Adams Elementary School | K-5 | 358 | 18.8 |
| Letitia Carson Elementary School | K-5 | 353 | 18.6 |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School | K-5 | 346 | 18.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-5 | 320 | 16.0 |
| Franklin School | K-8 | 303 | 23.3 |
| Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School | K-5 | 273 | 16.1 |
| Mt View Elementary School | K-5 | 231 | 17.8 |
Towns near Corvallis
- Philomath, OR4.4 mi · 5,350 people · home $421,300
- Albany, OR9.8 mi · 56,472 people · home $389,200
- Millersburg, OR12.6 mi · 2,919 people · home $567,200
- Jefferson, OR16.8 mi · 3,327 people · home $373,000
- Lebanon, OR18.4 mi · 18,447 people · home $336,800
- Monmouth, OR19.6 mi · 11,110 people · home $413,200
- Independence, OR20.3 mi · 9,828 people · home $378,800
- Harrisburg, OR21.5 mi · 3,652 people · home $320,900
Corvallis questions
Is Corvallis, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Corvallis scores better for retirees than 22% of Oregon towns and quieter than 5%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.9).
How much does a house cost in Corvallis?
The median owner-occupied home in Corvallis is valued at $502,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,012, so homes cost about 7.7 times income. Median rent is $1,391 a month.
What is the weather like in Corvallis?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Corvallis get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corvallis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 4, 2009. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)