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Silverton.
About
Life in Silverton
Silverton is a community of 10,445 people in Oregon. The median household income is $79,960, median rent runs about $1,580 per month, and median home values are around $484,800. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Silverton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Silverton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Silverton, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (31.5%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.5%
of households
Married Couples
45.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OR
Rent, home values, and income in Silverton
Rent and home values here are close to the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,670
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $546,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Silverton
Unemployment in Marion County, which includes Silverton, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Silverton: Marion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Silverton is about 3% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Silverton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How Silverton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Silverton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Silverton runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
197.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
1,393.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
Silverton Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Silverton, the most common type is heavy snow, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Flood | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Tornado | $200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Silverton is about 3% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Silverton, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Silverton is about 3% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate77°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Silverton has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
179
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 6.70" |
| Feb | 50°F | 36°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 5.45" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.15" |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 2.88" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 1.84" |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 0.42" |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 0.53" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 1.66" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 4.19" |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 6.98" |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 7.46" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Silverton
Silverton has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Psychiatric · 11.7 mi away · Salem
Salem Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Salem
Santiam Hospital & Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Stayton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Silverton
Silverton's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Silverton (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,610 students · in-state tuition $6,570 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,592 students · in-state tuition $54,224 · 74% graduate · median earnings $62,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 678 students · in-state tuition $39,166 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Silverton
Silverton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Silverton
Silver Falls Library District
410 S Water St, Silverton
Cities Near Silverton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Silverton FAQ
Is Silverton, Oregon affordable?⌄
Silverton's median rent is $1,580/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,960/year. Median home value is $484,800.
Is Silverton, Oregon safe?⌄
Silverton's violent crime rate was 198 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1393 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Silverton, Oregon?⌄
Marion County, which includes Silverton, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Silverton, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Silverton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,580/month and median household income is $79,960/year. The median home value is $484,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Silverton, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Silverton is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from