The Town FilesSilverton, Oregon
City in Marion County · population 10,484 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,800
- Household income
- $79,960
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.5
Silverton is a city of 10,484 people in Marion County, Oregon. The median home is worth $484,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more walkable than 87% of Oregon towns, hipper than 79% of Oregon towns, more of a college town than 79% of Oregon towns.
How Silverton ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Silverton is worth $484,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $79,960, which is more affordable than 25% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,580 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Silverton | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,580 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $79,960 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Silverton
| People | Silverton | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Silverton
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silverton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2010 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 14, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 2, 2023.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2023 | Fire | FM-5483: Liberty Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5356: Beachie Creek Lionshead Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 171,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,787 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Silverton itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Silverton
10 public schools with 3,261 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | 9-12 | 1,315 | 18.5 |
| Silverton Middle School | 6-8 | 440 | 18.3 |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | K-5 | 365 | 15.9 |
| Mark Twain Elementary | K-5 | 315 | 16.6 |
| Victor Point Elementary School | K-8 | 212 | 17.7 |
| Central Howell Elementary School | K-8 | 160 | 17.8 |
| Bethany Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 136 | 27.2 |
| Silver Crest Elementary School | K-8 | 132 | 16.5 |
| The Community Roots School (charter) | K-6 | 108 | 18.0 |
| Evergreen Elementary School | K-8 | 78 | 19.5 |
Towns near Silverton
- Mount Angel, OR4.6 mi · 3,392 people · home $430,600
- Gervais, OR9.2 mi · 2,595 people · home $371,400
- Hayesville, OR9.6 mi · 21,891 people · home $365,400
- Woodburn, OR10.7 mi · 26,013 people · home $331,800
- Four Corners, OR10.7 mi · 16,740 people · home $340,200
- Aumsville, OR11.7 mi · 4,234 people · home $296,400
- Keizer, OR11.9 mi · 39,376 people · home $434,100
- Sublimity, OR12.0 mi · 2,967 people · home $480,800
Silverton questions
Is Silverton, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Silverton scores better for retirees than 31% of Oregon towns and quieter than 22%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Silverton?
The median owner-occupied home in Silverton is valued at $484,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,960, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,580 a month.
What is the weather like in Silverton?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Silverton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silverton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2010. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)