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Silverton, OR


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Silverton, Oregon

Silverton, Oregon, in Marion county, is 13 miles E of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 36 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Salem metropolitan area. Silverton has a population of 7,414.

The People and Families of Silverton

In Silverton, about 55% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Silverton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silverton had a median family income of $46,196. To its credit, the people in Silverton value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Silverton ($3,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Silverton Housing

About 62% of housing units in Silverton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Silverton, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Silverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Silverton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Silverton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Silverton, OR

Comparing Silverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population31
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime45

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