Corvallis, Oregon, the heart of the Willamette Valley
Its name is derived from its location: Corvallis, the heart of the valley. Situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the country, the community of Corvallis offers an unparalleled lifestyle to those interested in residential or commercial real estate. Corvallis is also the recipient of many awards ranging from "Green Power Community," "One of the Ten Best Cities in which to Live," and "One of the Top Public School Systems in the Country."
Corvallis Fast Facts
- Population: 50,776
- Median Household Income: $40,240
- Median Home Value: $242,000
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Corvalfacts is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Corvallis workers is 15 minutes. Corvallis has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via Mahlon Sweet Field and the Portland International Airport.
Corvallis Employment
Major employers in the Corvallis area include Oregon State University, Hewlett-Packard, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Ralph Hull Regional Heart Center, The Corvallis Clinic, CH2M Hill, Corvallis School District, Linn-Benton Community College, Georgia Pacific, City of Corvallis, ATF Systems, Benton County, Summit Information Systems, Environmental Protection Agency and Pope & Talbot.
Corvallis School Districts
The students of Corvallis are served by 14 public schools and 12 private schools. There are also ten colleges and universities in the Corvallis area.
Corvallis Attractions
- Corvalattractions Farmer’s Market
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Benton County Historical Museum
- Linn County Historical Museum
- Oregon Trail Brewery
- Memorial Union Concourse Gallery
- Belle Vallee Vineyard
- Peavy Arboretum
- McDonald Forest Interpretive Trails
- Corvalattractions Environmental Center
- Oregon State University Guided Walking Tour
Corvallis Parks and Recreation
- Corvalattractions Farmer’s Market
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Benton County Historical Museum
- Linn County Historical Museum
- Oregon Trail Brewery
- Memorial Union Concourse Gallery
- Belle Vallee Vineyard
- Peavy Arboretum
- McDonald Forest Interpretive Trails
- Corvalattractions Environmental Center
- Oregon State University Guided Walking Tour