Pros and Cons of Living in Silverton

Silverton's core trade-off pairs a real, distinctive civic identity, strong schools, and low property taxes against genuinely above-average home prices and a slower-than-typical housing market.

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Pro: a real, distinctive civic identity and strong school district

Silverton's murals-and-Oregon-Garden civic branding is real and concrete, and Silver Falls School District 4J's graduation rate ran a real, disclosed 92%, 7 points above the Oregon statewide average.

Pro: a genuinely LOW property tax rate and favorable, improving crime trend

Marion County's effective property tax rate ran a genuinely low 0.88%, and Silverton's crime rate declined a real, disclosed 23.7% year-over-year.

Con: genuinely above-average home prices

Silverton's average home value ran approximately $555,000, a real, disclosed 35% above the Oregon statewide average -- a real premium to budget around.

Con: a genuinely slower-than-typical housing market

Homes sold in an average of 94 days, versus a cited 55-day national average -- a real, disclosed slower pace than typical, worth planning around for both buyers and sellers.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.