Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Corvallis, OR
$502,900Median home value
Benton CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Corvallis
Corvallis is a city of about 60,000 in Benton County, Oregon, home to Oregon State University. Set between the Coast Range and the Willamette River, it pairs a lively downtown of bookstores and brewpubs with miles of bike paths and the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. OSU drives the economy and the culture, giving the city a youthful, educated feel unusual for its size.
Home prices in Corvallis
The median home value in Corvallis is $502,900.
Top places in Corvallis
- Oregon State University — the 35,000-student campus at the city's heart.
- Downtown Corvallis — bookstores, cafes and the riverfront on the Willamette.
- McDonald-Dunn Research Forest — 11,000 acres of trails minutes away.
- Bald Hill Natural Area — the classic Corvallis hike with valley views.
- The Willamette River — paddling and the riverside paths.
Commuting from Corvallis
- ~90 min to Portland via I-5 and US-20.
- Eugene Airport (EUG) is ~45 min south; PDX is ~2 hr.
- No passenger rail; Linn-Benton Loop and Corvallis Transit (fareless) buses.
Corvallis FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Corvallis, OR?
The median home value in Corvallis is $502,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Corvallis, OR?
~90 min to Portland via I-5 and US-20.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.