City of Corvallis

Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the bustling Portland metropolitan area, the rugged beauty of the Cascade Mountains, and the spectacular Oregon Coast. Corvallis has a residential population of 59,922 per 2020 Census and is home to Oregon State University.

Imagine Corvallis 2040, our community vision, was developed in 2016 and outlines our community's aspirations by the year 2040. You're invited to explore the community vision to learn more about what makes Corvallis such a special place.

Living in Corvallis!
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a foodie, have an artistic bent or love fairs and festivals, there’s something happening year round in Corvallis, Oregon. Join us for one of our signature events like the Corvallis Fall Festival or the da Vinci Days Festival. Go hiking or biking along our 60+ miles of multi-use trails. Enjoy the theatre, take in a concert, or tour our displays of public art. Get in some wine tasting or a craft beer sip trip, go bird watching, visit a museum, and so much more in Corvallis.

Employment
The City of Corvallis has more than 500 employees in 10 City departments who work to support our community’s values in livability, public safety, sustainability, infrastructure, and economic vitality. 

We value employees who exhibit qualities of excellence in customer service, teamwork, independent thinking, leadership, integrity, accountability, problem solving, diversity, professionalism, and an openness to learning and engaging with co-workers and community members.  City employees receive competitive pay and attractive benefits, and also have the opportunity to engage with, protect, support, and provide a wide variety of public service to more than 57,000 Corvallis community members.

Diversity
Diversity is a core value of the Corvallis of Corvallis. Imagine Corvallis 2040, the community vision, describes an ongoing goal of promoting "education, communication, and enhanced understanding of cultural differences, welcoming and empowering people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities."

This commitment can be found in the services provided by the City, the policies and laws we have enacted, and in the openness of City government to the perspectives of all its residents. This commitment goes back a number of years. Corvallis adopted a civil rights ordinance in 1992. In 2006, the City Council forwarded a City Charter amendment to the voters to add a provision that requires the City to exercise its powers to ensure the equal protection, treatment and representation of all persons without discrimination. The Charter amendment passed with 63.12% yes votes, reflecting the community's commitment to diversity.