What are the schools like in Corvallis, OR?

Corvallis is served primarily by Corvallis SD 509J. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Corvallis?

The median household income in Corvallis, OR is $61,610 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Corvallis, OR?

Corvallis has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Corvallis, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Corvallis, OR affordable or expensive?

Corvallis's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Corvallis is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $436,000 and the median rent is $1,315 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Corvallis, OR?

Corvallis has a violent crime rate of 183.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2511.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Corvallis, OR a Good Place to Live?

Corvallis is a mid-sized city of 60,050 in Oregon, with a median household income of $61,610 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Corvallis stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corvallis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Corvallis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.4

Corvallis's overall cost of living index is 106.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Corvallis costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Corvallis, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$436,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,315	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,610	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Corvallis's violent crime rate is 183.8 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.8 /100k

Property Crime

2511.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Corvallis is served primarily by Corvallis SD 509J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Corvallis, OR	National Avg
School District	Corvallis SD 509J	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Corvallis sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Corvallis, OR
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Corvallis, OR	National Avg
Population	60,050	—
Median Age	26.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.8%	6.3%
Under 18	13.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Philomath, OR 4 mi Adair Village, OR 8 mi Tangent, OR 8 mi Peoria, OR 9 mi Albany, OR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Corvallis

Corvallis, OR is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

97330 97333 97331

Corvallis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corvallis, OR affordable or expensive?

Corvallis's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Corvallis roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $436,000 and median rent is $1,315/month.

What is the crime rate in Corvallis, OR?

Corvallis's violent crime rate is 183.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2511.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Corvallis?

Public schools in Corvallis are operated by Corvallis SD 509J. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Corvallis, OR a good place to live?

Corvallis, OR has a population of 60,050, a median household income of $61,610, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Corvallis?

Corvallis averages 47.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Corvallis?

Corvallis, OR is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 97330, 97333, 97331.

What is the population of Corvallis?

The population of Corvallis, Oregon is 60,050 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Corvallis?

Key numbers for living in Corvallis: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $436,000, median household income $61,610, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corvallis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.