Apartments for rent in Philomath, OR

Philomath is a small town in Oregon with a population of just under 5,000. With an average age of just under 40, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Oregon. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 36% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $895/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Philomath will save around $2,200 compared to the state average.

Philomath has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 18% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are four primary industries in Philomath: education, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 27% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Philomath workers earn an average annual income of just under $67,000, about $4,000 less than the Oregon average. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Philomath has an average commute time of about 23 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 41% of commuters, while public transit isn't used widely. Biking is the second-most common way to get to work, opted for by 2% of commuters. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.