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Cornelius, OR

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Find your home in Oregon's Family Town

Wine Country Rural Commutes Family-Friendly Portland Area

If your idea of fun includes berry picking, wine tasting, and hiking, then the suburban town of Cornelius is perfect. In the 1800s, the region was called Free Orchards because of the orchards that covered the land. Benjamin Cornelius arrived in 1845 and established a farm. When the railroad arrived in 1871, Cornelius built a warehouse and a store next to the railroad so farmers could sell produce. The town was renamed in 1893 in honor of the town's founder.

Today, Cornelius is still an agricultural hub -- it is also a popular Portland suburb, located about 23 miles west of downtown. Popular destinations near Cornelius include David Hill Vineyards & Winery, Oak Knoll Winery, Dairy Creek Park, Dion Vineyard, Plum Hill Vineyards, Ardiri Winery & Vineyards, and Fernhill Wetlands. Pacific University is minutes away in Forest Grove, and neighboring Hillsboro is home to the Hillsboro Airport. A large shopping and dining district is located between Tualatin Valley Highway and Baseline Street.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cornelius, OR is $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,448 for two bedrooms, and $2,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornelius has increased by 8.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,309/month
597 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

59

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cornelius Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

371 Students

4
out of 10

Echo Shaw Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

377 Students

3
out of 10

Free Orchards Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

377 Students

2
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.