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Cornelius, Oregon

city · Washington County

At a glance

14,255
Population
$452,900
Median home value (all homes)
49% above U.S. median
$485,070
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,573/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$96,273
Median household income
23% above U.S. median
28.7 min
Average commute
98.3%
Homes with broadband
84.59%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost44% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates77.1%
College graduates18.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cornelius Economic Development
The City of Cornelius Economic Development page describes efforts to foster a robust employment base and attract private investment. It notes that city decisions are guided by the Comprehensive Plan and an Economic Opportunities Analysis to support industrial and commercial growth for a growing population.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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