Apartments for rent in Stayton, OR

The small town of Stayton, Oregon is home to just under 8,000 residents. Families with children should feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average 25% of the community. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 35, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Oregon. Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their home. With a relatively affordable average rent of $899 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Oregon. Each month, renters in Stayton will pay around $178 less compared to the state average.

Averaging about 21 minutes, Stayton's commute time is shorter than the Oregon average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 38% of workers, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Stayton has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (20%) compared to the state average. In addition, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Stayton: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $57K, Stayton workers bring in less than the average Oregon resident. Stayton's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.