At a Glance
Median Income
$72,557
$42,919 per capita
Home Value
$395,400
Zillow: $464,259
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Stayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stayton 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
Stayton residents earn a median household income of $72,557 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,919. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stayton is $395,400 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,259. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 31.4% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Stayton reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,031/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Stayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stayton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,223
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,636/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,557
Per Capita$42,919
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
B+
Home Value$395,400
Rent$1,114
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$464,259
Housing Units3,242
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,031/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Stayton was built in 1984.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.