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Corvallis, OR

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Corvallis.

Population: 71,505 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Corvallis, OR is $555,786 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,600 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,764/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$555,786

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$555,786
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$560,649
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$490,600
Median list price
$510,500
Median price per sqft
$309
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
200
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,764/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Cheldelin Middle School, Garfield Elementary School, Bessie Coleman Elementary School, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School, Mt View Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
United Chrome Products, Inc. (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
496
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,991
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
141
Nearest airport
Venell Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
117
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-227 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
31.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,020
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,930
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CorvallisState medianUS median
Median home value$555,786$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$490,600$460,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,764/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,020$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Corvallis, OR?
$555,786.
What is the median sale price in Corvallis, OR?
$490,600.
How long do homes take to sell in Corvallis, OR?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Corvallis, OR?
Typical rent: $1,764/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Corvallis, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Corvallis, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Corvallis, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Corvallis, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Corvallis, OR?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: United Chrome Products, Inc., 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve Corvallis, OR?
13 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Corvallis, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 13.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Corvallis, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 102.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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