Moving to Corvallis Video Series, Part 5: The Pros and Cons of Living in Corvallis, Oregon

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Pros:
Diverse Activities: Corvallis offers a wide range of activities, from downtown shops and restaurants to biking and walking paths, farmers markets, and outdoor events.
Scenic Beauty: The town is surrounded by lush greenery, public parks, and the Willamette River, with activities like rafting and fishing available.
Mild Climate: While it does rain frequently in fall and winter, the overall climate is mild year-round, with pleasant summers and limited extremes.
Cons:
Traffic Concerns: Traffic can be an issue at certain intersections, particularly during events like football games, causing occasional bottlenecks.
Frequent Rain: Corvallis experiences a lot of rain, especially in the fall and winter months, leading to shorter days and gray skies.
Limited Nightlife: The town, influenced by the young demographic of Oregon State University, has a limited nightlife scene, which may not cater to professionals beyond university age.
Progressive Land Use Planning: The city's slow growth due to a progressive land use planning program results in cohesive neighborhoods but limited housing inventory, leading to higher home costs.
Neutral/Mixed Information:
Education Hub: Corvallis boasts an excellent school system with top-rated public schools and is a hub for scientific employment, with companies like Hewlett Packard contributing to the local workforce.
Transportation: Public transit is praised for its efficiency within the town, but some complain about its reach into rural areas.
Marijuana Legalization: Marijuana is legal in Oregon, with varying opinions on the matter.
Weather Variability: The weather can change rapidly, and residents need to be prepared for sudden shifts.
Crime and Safety: Corvallis ranks well below the national average for both violent and property crimes, making it a safe place to live.
Note: Demographic information, such as the median age and marital status, provides context for the potential challenges in social aspects of living in Corvallis.
Michael Krasilovsky creates original content providing an in-depth look into the Corvallis area and the greater Willamette Valley. His video series explores why we love to live & play in Corvallis - The Heart Of The Willamette Valley.
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Michael Krasilovsky is a Realtor® and Principal Broker at RE/MAX Integrity in Corvallis, OR. Michael can be reached at teamkrealty.com or by calling 541-207-6074.
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@totallysick88able 2 года назад

He forgot to mention that there is a train that runs right through the middle of Corvallis that will blast its horn all night long most days of the week. Even with the windows shut, it’s loud enough to jolt you out of deep sleep. It actually became such an issue that I ultimately had to move. At one point I was getting 2 to 3 hours of sleep a night for multiple days in a row and I am not over exaggerating.

@rclc161 2 года назад

rain and grey all year sucks too

@vivelavida8317 2 года назад

I live in California and the 🚆 🚉 🚄 is loud. It doesn't matter where you live. 😂😂

@rclc161 Год назад

@@Killswitch1411 Ok tell me I didn't live there for years....grey and rain mostly except for August and parts of July/Sep.

@Killswitch1411 Год назад

@@rclc161 Its not a perpetual gray and rainy through out the year.. Weather is worse in Portland, with more gray and rainy days. You get plenty of nice days through out the year. I'm from the Midwest the weather is much worse and one extreme to another in the midwest. Being in Oregon for over 5 years this is perfect weather for those who don't want very cold or way too hot/Humid for long periods of time. The rain here doesn't make anyone not be able to enjoy the outdoors here.

@rclc161 Год назад

@@Killswitch1411 agree to disagree. Lived in corvallis 4 years, lived in pdx 20 plus years they're pretty much the same.

@bethfurry7461 Год назад

I thought it rained there until I moved to Florida. It is overcast in Oregon, but Florida Pelts down rain many times. The summer and fall in Corvallis is beautiful! Great for gardening!

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

I moved the opposite direction, from Florida to Corvallis. It drizzles here, it rains and storms on the east coast. This is very much gardeners paradise:)

@peterhewitt7247 3 года назад

Michael is quickly and succinctly delivering valid information. much appreciated, especially the driving tour video.

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi Peter- wow, thank you for the positive feedback!! I really appreciate you

@salvatoresikilacci8460 2 года назад

Thank you Michael. Such an informative and well-made video. Corvallis seems very quaint.

@OregonRelocationGuides 2 года назад

I really appreciate the positive feedback:). Thank you for checking out our videos, Salvatore

@retrogamer2548 2 года назад

The train keeps me up everynight since I moved to Corvallis. Hate it.

@lacarolish 3 года назад

These videos are very informative. Thank you! I am considering moving from Los Angeles to Corvallis and trying to wrap my head around living in a smaller (population-wise) town. I've only lived in big cities (on both coasts), so this will be a major adjustment. LA is just getting too pricey and it's probably time to take a chance on moving elsewhere. So, again, thank you from a new subscriber.

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi carol, thanks! I’m here if you ever want to casually connect and discuss the area

@rclc161 2 года назад

Only thing you have to worry about is the grey and rain 9 months each year. Its hard to handle....and Im not joking you rarely see the sun 9 months each year its awful.

@jesseferrer6736 2 месяца назад

Have you moved yet? I’m thinking of moving my family there as well. I also live here in Los Angeles.

@PUAlum 3 года назад

Thanks for posting! It was so informative and well done.

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the positive feedback!!

@MrNandelin8 3 года назад

Corvallis is one of the nicest places I have ever lived. Great Video!

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Thanks so much for your support!

@technolady9926 3 года назад

I’m considering a move to Corvallis and recently had misgivings with the forest fires. Just watched this video and rekindled the interest in Corvallis. Thanks!

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Thank you for the friendly comment! Yes, the wildfires were scary. We had lots of smoke in this area, but were fortunately still far away from the evacuation and actual danger zones.

@GrantValdes 3 года назад

"rekindled" 😬

@dineshbamne5435 Год назад

Hi, my son is applying in OSU. Just want to make sure it is safe. Thanks for your vedio. 🙏🏻 ( India)

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

I feel this community is very safe in general. I hope your son gets accepted and has a good college experience!

@thesolforce8127 Год назад

This is good

@anniedonahue3009 Год назад

Thank you - great info! We plan to be visiting soon and we’re wondering what living in Corvallis would be like. I didn’t find a hospital on the map and wonder if that might be an obstacle for people with health issues. Appreciate all the other things you covered and it does sound like a nice place!

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

Hi Annie, one of the main reasons people relocate here is the medical care. Samaritan (hospital) is right in town and there’s also the Corvallis clinic, lots of small providers and family medicine, dental practices, urgent care facilities, and health and fitness options. The medical care is a significant facet of the community:). Let us know if you’d like to be in touch prior to your visit, and thanks for checking out our videos!

@d.e.7467 6 месяцев назад

Sorry if this is too late for any decisions that you might have made. As someone who hates requiring a lot of medical attention, Good Sam and the Corvallis Clinic are excellent. My doctor at the Clinic listens and if I've had an event through the hospital, I get a follow-up call to check on me. They are very comforting. I've spent more time than I like to think about in the hospital but the care has been over the top. Of course you're going to hear about people who hate it but I've discovered a not so secret, secret. First, assume the staff from the CNAs to your attending physician want to help. Next, be kind to them. They take a lot of verbal and even physical abuse. If you are kind, even though you don't feel well, they will look forward to entering your room. The hospital is a teaching hospital and you might fear getting an inexperienced doctor, but they're under the guidance of experienced staffs. The best part for my money is that I'm more likely to receive the latest treatment.

@chadvanderlinden9548 2 месяца назад

There should be a word or two said about the apocalyptic homeless problem here, likely related to the stratospheric rents and housing shortages.

@CascadianFyn 2 года назад

Unfortunately homelessness has become a big problem in Corvallis.

@purnamanshrestha248 3 года назад

Beautiful indeed

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Thanks for checking out our content! I hope it’s been helpful. There’s a driving tour playlist we are also working on that now has a couple of videos in it, too

@dennis2339 3 года назад

I've never seen someone smile so much in Corvallis, you must be genuine - oh wait, you're a realtor ! That explains a lot

@nutritioncoachjo Год назад

That’s not very nice! Did you expect him to frown unenthusiastically? 😏

@dennis2339 Год назад

@@nutritioncoachjo Well I frowned when passing through Corvallis. Point is he is selling something that ain't true

@ssrrss321 2 месяца назад

This video is all about raising your property values and running out you and all your neighbors, and, of course, raising your rents beyond anything even remotely economically feasible. These are the people ruining your neighborhoods and raising your rents.

@DeshierArchitecte 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! What would you say the most significant differences between Corvallis and Eugene are, city-wise? I'm wondering as someone single and in my early 30s.

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi Nick, Eugene is even more liberal feeling that Corvallis, and is also larger. I think Eugene is 3x the size. It’s a little more car culture since it’s bigger but still a very bicycle friendly community. Corvallis is historically slow growth, so things are more compact, and that also makes supply and demand more skewed here in Corvallis. Does that help? They’re both very appealing communities in many ways, and when I moved here I picked Corvallis because it wasn’t as large.

@DeshierArchitecte 3 года назад

@@OregonRelocationGuides That's very helpful, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Thanks Michael!

@kellygunner1 3 года назад

Whats your thoughts on albany oregon

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi Kelly, thanks for checking out this video. There’s a lot to like about Albany. It’s not too big but there’s still plenty to do. There are some beautiful neighborhoods, some charming historic homes, a great downtown with lots of neat restaurants, and it’s a very outdoorsy community. Based on your channel you look very outdoor oriented:). The mid valley has lots of hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. I’m a target archer myself. Would love to connect with you.

@rclc161 2 года назад

Albany is crackheads and rain.

@dennis2339 2 года назад

@@OregonRelocationGuides Are you talking about Albany Oregon? Hahaha.

@lishyy2616 3 года назад

i’ve just been accepted here to OSU, what would you say the pros and cons are for a college student?

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi Lishyy, congrats!!! That's excellent. I would think that going to college here would be a dream, but these things are subjective. It's easy to get around town, there's lots going on on campus and in downtown, OSU has a phenomenal reputation, and the mid valley in Oregon is a very pleasant place to live with a mild climate even though it does drizzle a lot. The rental market is tight, so what you need to do to find a good rental is look for a place to rent WAY early- like end of march and april, for a lease that will start in july. I have no idea if that applies to your situation, yet, but that's major. The other thing that comes to mind is just making sure that the size of the town is what you're looking for. Corvallis is neither a small town, nor a big city. If you're really looking for a much bigger place with even more nightlife, Corvallis might feel small being about 60k people plus students. I came here from Gainesville, Florida which was ~150k people, similar to the size of Eugene, Oregon. For me, those towns were a little too crowded and weren't as relaxing to commute in, so I love Corvallis being much smaller. Does that help?

@lishyy2616 3 года назад

@@OregonRelocationGuides absolutely, thanks so much for your help, im super excited to start in Fall

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

That’s awesome. Have a smooth transition into OSU! I’m here if I can ever be a resource for you. You’re making me realize I should make some videos for new students- I’m open to topic ideas!

@rclc161 2 года назад

I went there from 98 to 02. The cons are rain and grey weather.....and more grey and rain. You will see.

@misslilly7379 2 года назад

My husband and I moved to Corvallis 7 years ago and love the scenic beauty. Unfortunately, the majority of people here are NOT FRIENDLY. Nobody waves or says hello. Nobody smiles. I've never lived in such a cold community of people. That has been a huge turn off for us. There is also no shopping or activities to speak of unless you drive to Albany, Euguene, or Salem. We are now searching for a city with a friendlier vibe. All in all, it's been a huge disappointment.

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

Wow, I’m really sorry to hear that this has been your experience.

@danaemicheleliechti3064 Год назад

@@OregonRelocationGuides Michael you seem very friendly. I met kind people at the farmers market, nice students at the university, nice people at the hotel I stayed at , and the owner of a shoe repair shop fixed my shoe for free. Kindness is out there.

@SingZJ 3 года назад

Me and my wife wanna move to Oregon from California, I am an IT guy so I need job security. Do you Corvallis is a good start up city for my family?

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

Hi Jasper, I don’t know much about the IT job market here, but this is a very safe community to be raising a family in. It’s very much an education based community, and people frequently move here to raise their children in the schools.

@rclc161 2 года назад

if you like rain all year move to Oregon

@Cyborg1170 2 года назад

Hi @Jasper I am am an IT Manager at the Middle school here in Corvallis. Have two degrees in Computer Science. I get about 60K per year running all of the middle schools & high schools server center. And make sure all of the laptops are secure for students. We have to push out updates every week to all the IPADs and Macbooks we give to students. I think the IT jobs are good here. But In California I was making 150K + , so it is a bit of a pay cut.

@evaorlang5173 Год назад

Corvallis is on my list to move to in the future. When I look on Zillow the inventory is low. Is buying land and building a good option? I don’t see many lots for sale either.

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

Hi Eva, feel free to give me a call at 541-207-6074. I would be happy to answer your questions directly!

@OregonRelocationGuides Год назад

Hi Eva, the idea of buying land and building tends to be on peoples radar but then never seems to be what any of our clients actually end up doing. There isn’t a lot of easily buildable land for sale at any given moment, either, and construction costs are very high when you’re only building one house as opposed to a developer doing an entire neighborhood and leveraging the economy of scale in the process. Again, we’re happy to talk with you about it, I just never assume this ends up being the direction things go

@souslicer 3 года назад

yeah but what about covid situation

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

We are all wearing masks and public venues are closed or limited capacity, so lots of take out food instead of dining in. Lots of people moving here from bigger cities now that they have permission to work remotely. Osu enrollment is actually UP. Let me know if that answers your question (?). Thanks for checking out the video!

@ethanwild3301 3 года назад

@@OregonRelocationGuides Hello! Do you know if OSU is open\opening back up? Thank you

@OregonRelocationGuides 3 года назад

@@ethanwild3301 Hi Ethan, it sounds like OSU is opening back up this summer from a conversation I had with someone earlier today. That being said, I have some rental properties, and most of them are rented to OSU students who have stayed even through the global health crisis. It sounds to me like some classes are in person, maybe with limited capacity (?). A lot of students are still here, and the demand in the rental market has been high despite the challenges of the past year.

@dennis2339 3 года назад

Corvallis locals are rude ! Where are all the Native Americans ? Oh wait, they were pushed to the reservations in the middle of nowhere - at least they have a casino