Living in Benton County, Oregon

Benton County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 87,572, part of the Corvalis, OR MSA metro area. The main communities are Corvallis, Philomath, Adair Village.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,631/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $532K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and hurricane risk.

Demographics

Benton County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 33 and a highly educated workforce (54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.