Cost of Living in Silverton, OR
Population 10,445 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Silverton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $462,000.
Silverton sits roughly 13 miles east of Salem — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Salem's $382,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Silverton
The median home value in Silverton is $461,800 — 51% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,479/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,286/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 43.9°F. Overall, Silverton has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 54 | 47 |
| Low °F | 36 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 35 |
| Precip" | 6.08 | 4.54 | 4.35 | 3.12 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 1.46 | 3.47 | 5.95 | 6.97 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Silverton, OR?
Silverton has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.
What is average rent in Silverton, OR?
The median gross rent in Silverton is $1,479 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Silverton?
The median home value in Silverton is $461,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Silverton?
The median household income in Silverton is $74,286 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Silverton, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Silverton is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Silverton, OR affordable?
Silverton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Silverton?
Silverton has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Silverton at a Glance
- Population
- 10,445
- Median Income
- $74,286
- Home Value
- $461,800
- Median Rent
- $1,479/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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