Corvallis, Oregon
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 70% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 4% for property crime
Corvallis is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 60,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property crime.
Official websitecorvallisoregon.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.5 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 15% of US places
Home Value$436k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.69%better than 11% of US places
Unemployment8.0%better than 20% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.4 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.9 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days206 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.3better than 33% of US places
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 82% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime1028/100kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Crime3681/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population60,05098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age26.95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3871st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+415th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.7%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.7%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.6%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability14.1/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 49% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.2%better than 73% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.63better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Corvallis an affordable place to live?
- Corvallis is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 15% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Corvallis?
- The median home value in Corvallis is $436k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Corvallis?
- Median household income in Corvallis is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Corvallis?
- Median gross rent in Corvallis is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Corvallis safe?
- Corvallis is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1028/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 3681/100k.
- What is the weather like in Corvallis?
- Corvallis averages 67°F in July and 41°F in January, with 44.4 in of annual precipitation and about 206 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Corvallis?
- Public-school quality in Corvallis is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Corvallis?
- The average one-way commute in Corvallis is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)