Apartments for rent in Corvallis, OR

A town in Oregon, Corvallis has slightly less than 56,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 should feel right at home, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 35, is decidedly younger than most cities in Oregon. The majority of Corvallis residents rent, and 43% of residents are homeowners. At $1,080/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Corvallis has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 14% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 17% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Corvallis residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The four most common are education, healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the labor force in the city. With an average annual income of about $65,000, Corvallis workers take home a bit less than their peers elsewhere in Oregon. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 18 minutes, the commute time for Corvallis residents outperforms the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 31% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Cycling is the second-most common means of commuting to work, selected by 6% of commuters. Walking (5%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is much greater than the national average.