Living in Philomath, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philomath · Census data 2020–2024
Philomath has 5,642 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $83,672 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $421,300, the median rent is $1,477/month.
Philomath at a glance
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 37.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $83,672State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $421,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,477/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Philomath a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Philomath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philomath the median home value is $421,300, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
Philomath median household income
The median household income in Philomath is $83,672 and the income per person is $43,188. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Philomath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,660
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.24
Philomath demographics
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 2,509
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philomath ›
Education in Philomath
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Philomath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philomath
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Philomath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath | 5,642 | $83,672 | $421,300 | $1,477 |
| Corvallis | 59,960 | $65,012 | $502,900 | $1,391 |
| Peoria | 130 | $141,368 | — | — |
| Adair Village | 1,233 | $99,125 | $448,400 | $1,836 |
| Tangent | 1,290 | $99,000 | $377,300 | $2,048 |
| Albany | 56,839 | $78,114 | $389,200 | $1,372 |
| Alpine | 240 | $58,333 | $477,800 | — |
| Monroe | 1,102 | $78,646 | $348,700 | $1,359 |
| Alsea | 201 | $39,722 | $123,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Philomath, OR?
The median household income in Philomath is $83,672, about the same as the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Philomath?
The median home value in Philomath is $421,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Philomath?
The median gross rent in Philomath is $1,477 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Philomath, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Philomath?
The median age in Philomath is 37.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Philomath?
The average commute to work in Philomath is 23 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philomath?
The unemployment rate in Philomath is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philomath?
50.6% of adults in Philomath 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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