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Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis is a city of 59,960 people in Benton County, Oregon, founded in 1845.

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Population59,960 +3.3% since 2019
Elevation235 ft 72 m
Founded1845
Land area14.6 sq mi
ZIP codes97330, 97333
Nearest airportCorvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) 5 mi

Why visit Corvallis

Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 203 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Flicker and Fir, Majestic Theatre, Avery–Helm Historic District and College Hill West Historic District.

About Corvallis

Corvallis is a city in and the county seat of Benton County in central western Oregon, United States. It is the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2023 Census Population Estimates, the population was 61,087, making it the 9th most populous city in Oregon. This includes the 24,900 Oregon State University students at the main campus in Corvallis, over 5,250 of whom live in one of 16 residence halls on the main campus.

From the Wikipedia article Corvallis, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do13

Flicker and Fir

Farm and orchard · 2.1 mi

1465 Southeast Alexander Avenue

Tu 17:00-19:00

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Majestic Theatre

Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi

115 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis

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AMC CLASSIC Corvallis 12

Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi

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LaSells Stewart Center

Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi

Performing arts and conference center on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, United States

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Van Buren Street Bridge

Bridge · 1.1 mi

Bridge in Corvallis, Oregon

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Darkside Cinema

Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi

215 Southwest 4th Street, Corvallis

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Grand Central Station

Farm and orchard · 2.1 mi

24/7

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Happy Tomato Farmstand

Farm and orchard · 2.3 mi

24/7

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Bald Hill

Scenic view · 2.8 mi

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Jim's Fruit Stand

Farm and orchard · 3.0 mi

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Peffer Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi

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Shawala Point

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Museums and landmarks39

Avery–Helm Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Historic district in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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College Hill West Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic district in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Irish Bend Covered Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic covered bridge near Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Southwest Campus Way, Corvallis

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Whiteside Theatre

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Movie theater in Corvallis, Oregon, United States

361 Southwest Madison Avenue, Corvallis

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Benton County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Courthouse in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Benton County State Bank Building

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic building in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Benton Hotel

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Hotel building in Oregon, United States of America

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Charles and Ibby Whiteside House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi

Historic house in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Charles Gaylord House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi

Historic house in Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Children's Farm Home School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi

Historic building near Corvallis, Oregon, USA

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Corvallis Hotel

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Hotel in Oregon, United States of America

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Crystal Lake Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Cemetery in Corvallis, Oregon

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Parks, trails and playgrounds68

Chintimini Park

Park

605 Northwest 27th Street, Corvallis

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Cloverland Park

Park · 1.0 mi

1605 Northwest 29th Street, Corvallis

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Garfield City Park

Park · 1.3 mi

1715 Northwest Dixon Street, Corvallis

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Porter Park

Park · 0.9 mi

1895 Northwest Garfield Avenue, Corvallis

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Reser Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi

660 Southwest 26th Street, Corvallis

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Woodland Meadow Park

Park · 1.2 mi

3975 Northwest Witham Hill Drive, Corvallis

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Brandis Natural Area

Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi

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Chip Ross Park

Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi

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Timberhill Natural Area

Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi

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Arnold Park

Park · 0.9 mi

3900 Northwest Harrison Boulevard, Corvallis

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Bald Hill Natural Area

Hiking and trails · 2.7 mi

6460 Northwest Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park

Park · 2.1 mi

4905 Northwest Walnut Boulevard, Corvallis

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Restaurants and cafes203

American Dream Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi

214 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis

Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su-We 11:00-22:00

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Applebee's

Diner · American · 1.8 mi

1915 Northeast Four Acre Place, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00

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Block 15

Diner · American · 1.0 mi

300 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis

11:00-23:00

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Bo & Vine

Restaurant · Burger · 0.9 mi

110 Northwest 3rd Street, Corvallis

Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00

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Bombs Away Cafe

Restaurant · Mexican

2527 Monroe Avenue, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-15:00

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant · Wings · 1.5 mi

1820 Northwest 9th Street, Corvallis

Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00

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Café Yumm!

Restaurant · American

2001 Monroe Avenue, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 11:00-20:00

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China Delight Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi

325 Northwest 2nd Street, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 11:00-02:30; Sa 12:00-02:30; Su 12:00-21:00

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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi

661 Southwest 26th Street, Corvallis

06:00-23:00

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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi

425 Northwest Harrison Boulevard, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 05:30-23:00

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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

1765 Northwest 9th Street, Corvallis

Mo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 05:30-23:00

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Evergreeen Indian Cusine

Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi

136 Southwest 3rd Street, Corvallis

We-Mo 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Tu off

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Where to stay11

Churches and places of worship39

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Shopping39

Gas and EV charging22

Schools, colleges and libraries27

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Healthcare11

Map of Corvallis

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People and cost of living

$65,012median household income
$502,900median home value
$1,391median monthly rent
27.9median age
61.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%of homes are owner-occupied
16.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1814%18 to 3446%35 to 6426%65 and over14%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Benton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
  • 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2014-04-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

  • Philomath 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
  • Adair Village 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
  • Tangent 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
  • Albany 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
  • Millersburg 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Halsey 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
  • Jefferson 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
  • Lebanon 18 mi east, about 30 min by car
  • Salem 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
  • Eugene 36 mi south, about 58 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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