Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Silverton
Silverton, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,299
Population
11,198
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Oregon’s garden city brings overflow of natural beauty
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Known as Oregon’s garden city, Silverton is a small city nestled in the plains of the Willamette Valley. Silverton is engulfed in natural beauty, making it a prime destination for outdoor adventure and connecting with Mother Nature. The area has eight parks including a skate park, a dog park, and a marine park. Hiking, boating, fishing, and other active activities are extremely common in Silverton. Travel to the Oregon Garden, Silverton’s main attraction, to view an 80-acre of botanical garden with more than 20 specialty and themed gardens. See jaw-dropping cascading crystal waters at the Silver Falls State Park where you can view 10 waterfalls, camp, ride horses, and ride mountain bikes. You can also pet fluffy alpacas at Silver Falls.
Silverton also offers delicious restaurants with many staying true to the town’s celebration of nature and wildlife. Enjoy a riverside meal outside at Water Mountain Restaurant or devour a farm-to-table dish at Gather Café. Silverton is family friendly with good schools and community organized events held frequently throughout the year.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,073
Average: $91,902
Education
2,482
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,265
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Silverton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Silverton, OR is $1,427 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,569 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Silverton has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
673 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Silverton, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Robert Frost Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-8
77 Students
Public
Grades K-5
282 Students
Public
Grades K-8
91 Students
Victor Point Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
213 Students
Public
Grades K-8
77 Students
Public
Grades K-8
91 Students
Victor Point Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
213 Students
Silver Crest Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
136 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
444 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oregon Garden
- Scotts Mills Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.