City profile
Silverton, OR
Marion County · Population 10,456
Silverton is a town in Marion County, OR with about 10,456 residents and a typical home value near $485,000. It is 13 miles from Salem, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
150
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$484,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,981
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
115
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Heat wave, Volcanic activity
Nearest major airport
41 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
10,456
Black population
1.7%
County
Marion County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 10,456 residents
- Typical home value about $485,000
- 13 miles from Salem, OR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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