Corvallis is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Oregon. With a population of 60,956 people and 16 associated neighborhoods, Corvallis is the tenth largest community in Oregon.

Corvallis home prices are not only among the most expensive in Oregon, but Corvallis real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Corvallis has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Corvallis has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.03% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because Corvallis has a very large number of students who are 18 years or older and in college, it is thought of as a college town. This has a major influence on local Corvallis lifestyle, entertainment, and culture in general. Life in Corvallis is very much tied to the academic calendar: when students return from the summer break in the fall, one will notice them out and about, buying groceries, out with friends, and generally getting re-acquainted with each other. In Corvallis people study hard and play hard, and there is ample opportunity to do both.

Not only is Corvallis a city with many college students, but it also retains many recent graduates who are looking to start new careers, shaping the character of the city into a place that is geared toward, and considered attractive to, many single, educated people. Many singles consider Corvallis a good place to live without being in a really big city, with opportunities for friendships and fun with others like themselves.

One of the benefits of Corvallis is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.10 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Corvallis. 60.40% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Corvallis in 2022 was $36,172, which is upper middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $144,688 for a family of four. However, Corvallis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Corvallis is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Corvallis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Corvallis residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Corvallis include German, English, Irish, European, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Corvallis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.