Corvallis, OR Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Corvallis, OR

Is Corvallis, OR safe to live in?

Corvallis earns an overall crime grade of B at the city level, but its neighborhood-level picture is even more encouraging: the city-wide safety rating is A (Very Safe). Of the 24 neighborhoods analyzed, 87.5% (21 neighborhoods) received an A grade and the remaining 12.5% (3 neighborhoods) received a B grade — meaning 100% of Corvallis neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Not a single neighborhood grades below a B, which is rare among Oregon cities. Neighborhoods like Skyline West (A+), Harding (A+), and South Corvallis (A) anchor the city's strong safety profile, making Corvallis a genuinely low-risk place to live by nearly any measure.

What is the crime rate in Corvallis, and how does it break down by neighborhood?

Rather than relying on a single city-wide number, the most useful way to understand Corvallis crime is through its neighborhood grade distribution. 87.5% of neighborhoods score an A, the highest possible tier, while 12.5% score a B+ — still well within the safe range. The three neighborhoods with the highest relative crime levels are Central Park (B+), North College Hill (B+), and Chintimini (A-). Even these areas sit comfortably in the safe tier; a B+ simply means slightly more activity than the city's already-low baseline. By contrast, Skyline West and Harding both hold A+ ratings — the top grade available — reflecting near-zero reported criminal activity relative to their populations. The data covers all 24 analyzed neighborhoods, and the complete absence of C, D, or F grades is a meaningful statistical signal about Corvallis's overall safety.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Corvallis?

The data identifies ten standout neighborhoods for safety, all graded A or A+. The top five are:

• Skyline West — A+: The highest-ranked neighborhood in the city, with a median household income of $166,667 and a small, tight-knit population of about 82 residents.
• Harding — A+: Home to roughly 1,226 residents and a median income of $77,028, Harding combines size with consistently low crime activity.
• Arnold Park — A: A population of 554 and a median income of $71,005 characterize this solidly safe neighborhood.
• Northwest Circle Boulevard — A: With 669 residents and a median income of $102,309, this area scores well above the city's median income of $55,390.
• Brooklane Area — A: 586 residents, a median income of $111,714, and a clean A grade make this one of Corvallis's most desirable pockets.

Other A-rated neighborhoods include Nash Avenue, Grand Oaks, Garfield Park, Pleasant Street / Oak Glen, and South Corvallis — the latter being the most populous safe neighborhood at 5,326 residents, demonstrating that safety scales well across Corvallis even in larger communities.

Which Corvallis neighborhoods have the highest crime levels?

The neighborhoods with the highest relative crime in Corvallis are Central Park and North College Hill, both graded B+. It is important to keep perspective: a B+ still represents a safe neighborhood by national standards. These areas sit near Oregon State University and the city's commercial core, which typically generates more foot traffic and, consequently, a modestly higher rate of property-related incidents. Chintimini and Satinwood follow at A-, and Job's rounds out the slightly-below-top tier at a solid A. None of these neighborhoods approach anything resembling a high-crime designation — the city's worst grade is still a B+, which is a testament to Corvallis's overall safety culture.

Is Corvallis a good place to live given its poverty and unemployment rates?

Corvallis presents an interesting statistical contrast: a poverty rate of 25.5% and an unemployment rate of 6.9% sit above Oregon averages, largely driven by the large Oregon State University student population, which inflates poverty figures without necessarily reflecting economic distress. Despite these numbers, the city's crime grades tell a different story — 100% of neighborhoods grade B or higher, and 87.5% grade A. The median home value of $361,008 and median rent of $1,164 reflect a housing market that remains competitive, signaling sustained demand to live here. For families, students, and professionals, the combination of a university-driven economy, strong neighborhood safety scores, and abundant green space makes Corvallis a compelling choice in the Pacific Northwest despite the headline poverty and unemployment figures.

How does Corvallis compare to other Oregon cities in terms of safety?

Corvallis's safety profile is among the strongest in Oregon. The fact that all 24 analyzed neighborhoods earn a B or better — with 21 of them earning an A — places it in a rare category of cities where no neighborhood qualifies as unsafe. Cities of comparable size often show a wider spread of grades, including D and F neighborhoods. Corvallis's overall crime grade of B at the city level, combined with a city-wide safety rating of A (Very Safe) at the neighborhood level, reflects a community where crime is both low in frequency and geographically dispersed rather than concentrated in specific hotspots. Areas like Harding (A+) and South Corvallis (A) demonstrate that even the city's more populous neighborhoods maintain high safety standards — a consistency that distinguishes Corvallis from many Oregon peer cities.