At a Glance
Median Income
$74,286
$35,489 per capita
Home Value
$461,800
Zillow: $543,101
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
2,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Silverton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silverton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silverton residents earn a median household income of $74,286 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,489. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,426 business establishments, including 964 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silverton is $461,800 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $543,101. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Silverton reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,114/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Silverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silverton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,445
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,976/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,286
Per Capita$35,489
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$30,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
B
Home Value$461,800
Rent$1,479
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$543,101
Housing Units3,890
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property2,114/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary277/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation264 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Silverton was built in 1981.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 964 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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