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- Public SchoolsC
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC-
- NightlifeB-
- Good for FamiliesC+
- DiversityA
- JobsB-
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$211,200
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$184,700Median Rent
$803
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Stayton Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
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Jobs
B-
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Median Household Income
$49,571
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Stayton Reviews
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I’ve lived in this area my whole life but there’s not really anything to do for a family with kids other than the park, library or pool. There is an affordable movie theatre but other than that it’s pretty boring here. Every weekend I take my kids to Salem or Portland just for something to do (Gilbert House, Trampoline parks, Omsi, gymnastics classes, etc.) There are no indoor activities in Stayton other than the library. If it wasn’t so rainy here the majority of the year, they could enjoy playing outside more.
My husband and I both commute out of town for work. There are no career opportunities here comparable or available for what my degree is in.
They rarely let any new business in unless it directly benefits someone on the board. I have seen many businesses try to come in and get rejected. Housing prices are getting out of control as well. Just to buy an average house here will cost around $300,000 right now.
My husband and I both commute out of town for work. There are no career opportunities here comparable or available for what my degree is in.
They rarely let any new business in unless it directly benefits someone on the board. I have seen many businesses try to come in and get rejected. Housing prices are getting out of control as well. Just to buy an average house here will cost around $300,000 right now.
Stayton is a small town where most know each other and offer a wave as you pass each other on the street. Its residents are invested in the local private schools but with a disparity among the local public schools. There seems to be a rising drug problem and what once was a place where people didn't lock their doors is now a place of meth, car break-ins, and assault. In addition there has been a steady decline in the downtown area and its community investment. Most residence go outside the town for it's shopping needs. I would like to see more community involvement and investment in the success of the local public schools and a more active chamber of commerce in the rise of the downtown area to meet the needs of the residence.
Growing up in a small town always comes with disadvantages. Most of childhood was spent complaining that there wasn't anything to do, or harping on the school system and how we didn't have what larger cities provided in their schools. However, looking back I wouldn't change a thing. Being bored lead to roaming around the neighborhoods and finding friends to run around and have fun with. It taught me to how be creative with only a few things. No the schools weren't the richest of them all but they taught us well and gave us an opportunity in this world. Together everyone endured the same school system and came out with an undeniable bond with each other. The teachers and peers that I met throughout the years all have had a huge impact on how I've learned and grown as a person. Due to the fact that everybody knows everybody there wasn't much room to get into trouble in or out of school. There was always someone who was looking out for you in the best ways.
All over America small towns like this exist. Compared to large areas like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City small towns are nothing special. Nearly a pit stop off the highway on the way to somewhere else. What they'll never see is the love and compassion that runs through the place. Care for neighbors well being and future of the city. If leaders in the community continue to strive to make Stayton a better place the town will continue to go in a positive direction. Small businesses are continuing to grow and become more popular with the locals. Organizations like the YMCA have grown massively in support of many different sports as well as aquatic activities. This town has the ability to grow as a community and positively affect communities around as well. Now having moved out and into an even smaller town I have truly grasped just how important a strong bond within the community can shape an area. I wouldn't trade my small town upbringing for anything.
All over America small towns like this exist. Compared to large areas like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City small towns are nothing special. Nearly a pit stop off the highway on the way to somewhere else. What they'll never see is the love and compassion that runs through the place. Care for neighbors well being and future of the city. If leaders in the community continue to strive to make Stayton a better place the town will continue to go in a positive direction. Small businesses are continuing to grow and become more popular with the locals. Organizations like the YMCA have grown massively in support of many different sports as well as aquatic activities. This town has the ability to grow as a community and positively affect communities around as well. Now having moved out and into an even smaller town I have truly grasped just how important a strong bond within the community can shape an area. I wouldn't trade my small town upbringing for anything.