Although Corvallis is known for being the home town of OSU college, it is also a scenic area for visitors who love to hike, bike, and explore the Willamette Valley. There are plenty of one of a kind shops, brew pubs and restaurants serving farm to table. Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of Portland, world class skiing in the Cascade Mountains, and the spectacular Oregon coast. Corvallis has a residential population of 59,280 and is located at an elevation of 235 feet altitude.