The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97383 sells for about $542,450, or $287 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 97383 — Stayton
The Stayton housing market remains stable with moderate demand and limited inventory, keeping prices relatively firm. While year-over-year price changes show slight cooling, the market remains competitive for well-priced single-family homes. Buyers are increasingly looking to Stayton as a more affordable alternative to the Salem urban core.
Stayton is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere with proximity to Salem's employment hubs, offering more affordable housing options than the urban core.
Median prices moved down 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 97383, Marion County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Stayton generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the larger Salem metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a community-focused approach to safety.
Schools in the Stayton area are primarily served by the North Santiam School District, which is generally characterized as providing stable, community-oriented educational environments.
The area faces moderate risks related to wildfire and seasonal flooding near the Santiam River, requiring standard vigilance and appropriate insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors, with steady residential development supporting the growing population.
Property taxes are assessed by Marion County based on real market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal bonds.
Residents typically commute to Salem via Highway 22, with travel times averaging 25-35 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area offers access to Santiam Park, local trails, and proximity to the Santiam River for outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining located in the downtown core.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, with limited new multi-family inventory keeping upward pressure on rents.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and local government services, with strong ties to the broader Salem-Keizer labor market.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with Highway 22 serving as the main artery connecting Stayton to Salem and the I-5 corridor.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
Marion County Assessor manages property valuations, applying state-mandated assessment formulas and tax limitations.
Parcels are subject to North Santiam School District levies and various local utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and flood zone designations near the river.
Oregon continues to see net domestic migration, though growth has moderated in recent years.
Oregon is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by state law.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Enchanted Forest4.715.4 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.316.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.118.5 mi
- Oregon Axe4.919.6 mi
- Claw Factory4.818.1 mi
- Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center4.319.2 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.514.8 mi
- Salem Convention Center4.619.6 mi
- The Kroc Center - Salem, OR3.719.9 mi
- Wunderland Salem3.517 mi
- South Falls District4.96.4 mi
- North Falls4.97.6 mi
- Abiqua Falls Trailhead4.611.6 mi
- South Falls4.96.5 mi
- North Fork Park Lyons4.66.7 mi
- Bush's Pasture Park4.719.1 mi
- Gilbert House Children's Museum4.619.9 mi
- Willamette Heritage Center4.718.9 mi
- The Gordon House by Frank Lloyd Wright4.615 mi
- Deepwood Museum & Gardens4.718.9 mi
- Silver Falls State Park4.96.4 mi
- South Falls District4.96.4 mi
- South Falls Lodge Trailhead4.96.5 mi
- Abiqua Falls Trailhead4.611.6 mi
- North Fork Park Lyons4.66.7 mi
- Santiam Golf Club Inc4.46.6 mi
- Safeway3.94.8 mi
- Stuart Olson Farms Inc4.312.6 mi
- Roth's Fresh Markets4.45.7 mi
- Dollar General4.29 mi
- Dollar General4.211.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space and river access.
Local hub for small businesses and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.