City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Stayton, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Stayton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,223
Residents
$72,557
Median income
$395,400
Median home
$1,560
Median rent (state)

Stayton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Stayton lands in the 53rd percentile for household income and the 27th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

53rd
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
27th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Stayton, OR

Oregon's Stayton is a small town, with 8,223 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Stayton brings in $72,557 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.9%. Stayton's housing stock carries a median value of $395,400, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. 26.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2262.2 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 52.8°F with 52.7 inches of precipitation per year.

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Oregon at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,560 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oregon run around $185, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Stayton report an average commute of 17.7 minutes, with 70.6% driving alone and 15.7% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 95.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

8,223 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$72,557 /yr

Poverty 4.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Stayton compare to other US cities?

Here's how Stayton stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 53% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 27% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Oregon, Stayton ranks #50 of 85 Oregon cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Stayton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Oregon's city distribution

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Stayton ranks #149 - the 62nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Stayton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#172 of 364
53rd percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#140 of 395
56th percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#141 of 366
61st percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#237 of 395
39th percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#149 of 395
62nd percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

53rdIncome percentile
27thSafety percentile

53rd percentile nationally for median household income · 27th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Stayton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Stayton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 37 Avg. percentile National median
Stayton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Stayton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$395,400 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Stayton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Stayton, OR Stayton, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Stayton, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Stayton, OR median $72,557/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Stayton, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Stayton, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,223
Median Income
$72,557
Median Home Value
$395,400
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor force participation
59.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2262.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
291.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1970.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
52.8°F
Annual Precipitation
52.7"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,100 residents8,200 residents8,300 residents8,400 residents8,500 residents8,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,235 residents 8,488 residents ▲ +3.1%
Stayton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 12
2021 50
2022 75
2023 123
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.7 minutes
Drive Alone
70.6%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
15.7%
Other
1.7%

Based on 3,747 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Stayton sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,560/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

West Haven-Sylvan
8,265 people
Scappoose
8,099 people
Hood River
8,360 people
River Road
8,462 people
Cedar Hills
8,515 people
Green
7,916 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Stayton's 8,223 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Auburn, GA
8,222 people
Helena Valley West Central, MT
8,224 people
Wytheville, VA
8,224 people
Wynne, AR
8,220 people
Prairie View, TX
8,220 people
Hatboro, PA
8,219 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Stayton's $72,557 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Locust Grove, GA
$72,563 median income
Pedricktown, NJ
$72,566 median income
Virginia Gardens, FL
$72,569 median income
Eldorado, OH
$72,545 median income
Waynesville, OH
$72,569 median income
Ambridge Heights, PA
$72,574 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Stayton, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Stayton, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.0% 20.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.3% White 75.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 2.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 20.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Stayton compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Stayton (this city) 8,223 $72,557
West Haven-Sylvan 8,265 $120,709
Scappoose 8,099 $99,475
Hood River 8,360 $77,975
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Stayton, OR?

What is the population of Stayton, OR? +

Stayton, OR counts 8,223 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Stayton, OR? +

Median annual household income in Stayton runs $72,557, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Stayton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Stayton; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

Is Stayton, OR safe? +

Stayton has a total crime rate of 2262.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Stayton, OR? +

The median home value in Stayton is $395,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Stayton? +

The average annual temperature in Stayton runs 52.8°F, 52.7 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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