Living in Corvallis, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corvallis · Census data 2020–2024

Corvallis has 1,227 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $78,103 (8% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $249,800, the median rent is $1,363/month.

Corvallis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Corvallis at a glance

Population
1,227
Median age
38.7State: 40.4
Median household income
$78,103State: $72,509
Median home value
$249,800State: $375,800
Median rent
$1,363/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
66.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
Average commute
43 min

Is Corvallis a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Montana median; home values 34% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Corvallis

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corvallis the median home value is $249,800, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,363 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,529 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Corvallis$249,800
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Corvallis$1,363
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Corvallis median household income

The median household income in Corvallis is $78,103 and the income per person is $31,343. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Corvallis$78,103
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Corvallis: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
539
Owner-occupied
66.1%
Renter-occupied
33.9%
Vacant
6.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
2.43

Corvallis demographics

Population
1,227
Median age
38.7
Under 18
18%
65 and older
23.6%
Households
504
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
32.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black3.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corvallis ›

Education in Corvallis

13.3% of adults 25 and older in Corvallis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Corvallis13.3%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Corvallis

Unemployment rate
4.3%State: 3.6%
Average commute
43 minState: 19 min
Work from home
13.3%
Drive alone
72.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.3%
Homes with broadband
89.9%

Corvallis vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Corvallis1,227$78,103$249,800$1,363
Hamilton5,101$49,204$310,000$947
Pinesdale833$66,875$230,000$1,595
Victor867$48,750$238,500$940
Stevensville2,130$60,096$377,300$1,064
Darby527$43,627$327,100$889
Florence923$102,222$486,000$631
Carlton682$107,155$712,500—
Lolo4,314$86,065$431,800$1,139

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Living in Corvallis: FAQ

What is the median household income in Corvallis, MT?

The median household income in Corvallis is $78,103, 8% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Corvallis?

The median home value in Corvallis is $249,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Corvallis?

The median gross rent in Corvallis is $1,363 per month, about 33.9% of household income.

Is Corvallis, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Montana median; home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.

What is the median age in Corvallis?

The median age in Corvallis is 38.7 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Corvallis?

The average commute to work in Corvallis is 43 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Corvallis?

The unemployment rate in Corvallis is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Corvallis?

13.3% of adults in Corvallis have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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