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Corvallis, Oregon

city · Benton County

At a glance

59,960
Population
$502,900
Median home value (all homes)
66% above U.S. median
$565,289
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,391/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$65,012
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
16.1 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
24.2%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing83% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities27% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost19% below
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Oregon State University Graduate degrees
Phagans Beauty College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates61.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Office
Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office is a collaboration between the City of Corvallis and Benton County. Our office facilitates economic development in Benton County including Corvallis, Philomath, Adair, Alsea, Monroe, and North Albany. We connect businesses with resources based on their needs and gather feedback that we can use to build a better business climate, and assist businesses that are looking for space to expand or relocate in Benton County.
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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