Corvallis, Oregon Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Corvallis Home & Community Information

With nearly 60,000 residents, Corvallis’ population is distributed across about 25,000 households and 11,000 families dwelling in just under 24,000 housing units. Community demographics are some 83% white, 7% Asian, and about 1% each African American, Native American, and Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

The median household income in Corvallis is about $36,000, while the median family income tops $52,000. Male residents have a median income above $40,000, while females reach about $30,000. Only about 10% of families and 6% of those aged 65 or older are considered beneath the poverty line. Browse the newest real estate listings in Corvallis, OR.

Schools & Education

The Corvallis School District provides public education to students in and around Corvallis. With the motto A Space for Everyone, it operates 13 traditional campuses as well as four alternative education programs emphasizing individualized study and college preparation.

All in all, there are nearly three dozen private and public pre-schools, seventeen elementary schools, seven middle schools, three high schools, one public charter school, and 35 private schools within the Corvallis area. Many local elementary schools boast exemplary test scores and high GPAs.

Oregon State University has a significant “hometown advantage” and welcomes many of Corvallis’ top high school graduates. Talented pupils have gone on to study throughout the country, at schools like New York University, Stanford University, and Yale University.

Local Economy & Job Opportunities

The nonprofit Samaritan Health Services, Inc. is the #1 employer in Corvallis. It adds thousands of jobs to the economy, providing care for more than 250,000 people living in the mid-Willamette Valley region. It is regarded as an excellent place to work and a strong foundation on which to build a healthcare career.

Oregon State University is ranked as the #2 employer in Corvallis by total jobs provided. Personnel at OSU run the gamut from academic faculty to medical, maintenance, and administrative professionals. If auxiliary OSU labs and facilities across the county are included, it adds hundreds more jobs to the tally.

Some other leading employers in Corvallis include Stahlbush Island Farms, The Corvallis Clinic, Benton County Government, NuScale Power, Oregon State Credit Union, the City of Corvallis, and OptiTrack.

Things to Do in Corvallis

If you’re looking for fresh, delicious produce from local farmers, you won’t want to miss out on the Corvallis Farmers Market. Open every Saturday, it offers a stunning array of fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, herbs, spices, and pantry goods—an enticing selection that changes with the seasons.

Corvallis is well known for the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, which includes a gorgeous herd of elk. Spanning more than 5,000 acres, it provides endless opportunities to explore miles of refuge trails and you’ll get a glimpse of what the land looked like hundreds of years ago.

Oregon State University is host to a bevy of attractions and event venues. Members of the public are welcome to tour the campus alone or with guides to enjoy its many architectural treasures.

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