Stayton, OR Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

kcliving2026 Aug 26, 2025

Stayton vs Boston -which is better?

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to....

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kcliving2026 Jul 31, 2025

What surprised you most about Stayton?

OK so It's a a small town city with about 8,223 people.

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Jordan Clark May 12, 2025

Is Stayton worth it salary-wise?

Hello, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Marilyn C. Jan 30, 2025

Worst things about Stayton nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2007. Household incomes average around $72,557 in Stayton. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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