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Santiam - an essential shopping district in Albany
Named after an Indigenous tribe that inhabited the valley's riverbanks, Santiam is home to a significant shopping center in Albany - the Heritage Mall. Across 33 acres of clothing boutiques and outlets surrounded by ambient restaurants, it is the largest retail hub in the region. With communities of homes centered around Lehigh Park and the glittering surface of Swan Lakes, Santiam is an essential neighborhood with convenience and recreation about 2 miles east of Downtown. "In Albany, there are more homes in an affordable range that line up with people's incomes," says Jill Schuster, who has lived in the area for nearly 20 years as principal broker at Triple Oaks Realty-Corvallis. "We see people living longer terms, which is great for community stability. People are there to live, and they live their whole lives there."
Santiam, OR is a neighborhood in Albany, OR close to the downtown area.
Shopping plazas like Santiam Plaza offer many retail opportunities in Santiam, OR.
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Lakefront homes and communities around Lehigh Park
Gridded streets and wide strips of homes rest adjacent to the mall's main routes. Santiam consists of mid-century, ranch-style homes and split levels. Some subdivisions offer community amenities like neighborhood parks and open space. "There are a lot of big parks that everybody visits, but it is just beautiful to see how Albany has invested in the smaller neighborhood parks," Schuster says. The Freeway Addition has lakefront homes with boat ramps and docks on Swan Lakes. The East Gate Park subdivision provides single-story homes on well-landscaped lots around Lehigh Park. Single-family homes typically range from $200,000 to $550,000. Sequoia Estates is another community of manufactured homes near South Shore Elementary School. Manufactured homes in this area cost between $50,000 and $400,000.
Lakefront homes located on the Swan Lakes in Santiam, OR are a more upscale option.
One story houses are the standard home in Santiam, OR.
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Lehigh Park, a landmark in Santiam
Lehigh Park is a community green space with open fields, picnic tables and a small playground with a drawbridge. Kinder Park includes two baseball diamonds and a colorful jungle gym. The Periwinkle Creek Bike Path borders Kinder Park on a 1.8-mile paved route through town. A floating sculpture of a giant mallard is a recognizable feature of Waverly Lake to community members and fishermen alike. Waverly Park has paved trails through shady groves around Waverly Lake, with paddle boating and wildlife like ducks, herons and rainbow trout. Divided into two sides by a dam and Bain Street, Swan Lakes is a private place between Santiam's retail centers where people can launch boats or fish for largemouth bass.
Lehigh Park in Albany, OR has a volleyball net right on the grass.
Waverly Park has a waterfront walking trail perfect for a day out with the family.
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Top 40 school district and North Albany Middle School
The Greater Albany Public School District serves over 9,000 students and is among the Top 40 best school districts in Oregon, according to Niche. With a C grade from Niche, South Shore Elementary School offers a dual language program for students to become proficient in English and Spanish. North Albany Middle School has a B-minus and offers a leadership class to organize community service projects, presentations and fundraisers. South Albany High School earns a B-minus and has programs on topics like industrial education.
South Albany High School was built in 1970 and encompasses more than 167,000 square feet.
North Albany Middle School in Albany, OR has a B grade on Niche.
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The public library, farmers market and the Northwest Art & Air Festival
The Albany Public Library hosts events like Anime for Adults, a Silent Book Club and a Jigsaw Puzzle Club. The Albany Farmers Market is open from April to November and has baked goods, farm-fresh produce and specialty items like beeswax candles. Those celebrating the Northwest Art & Air Festival launch hot air balloons into the sky during a three-day event showcasing local art at a vendor fair with food trucks and live music at Timber Linn Memorial Park.
Albany Public Library in Santiam, OR has a great selection of books and a computer center.
Albany Farmer's Market is held every Saturday and is 5 minutes away by car from Santiam, OR.
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Extremely walkable and bike-friendly
With a walk score of 82 out of 100 and a bike score of 86 out of 100, Santiam is a walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood. The Albany Transit System (ATS) provides public transportation with four stops on Clay Street and 14th Avenue. Santiam Highway cuts through the center of the neighborhood, connecting to Pacific Boulevard to the west and Interstate 5 to the east. The Albany Amtrak station offers railway trips to other West Coast cities. Portland is roughly 70 miles from Albany, and Portland International Airport (PDX) reaches other cities worldwide.
The Albany Transit System connects Santiam, OR with the rest of the region.
Santiam, OR is next to the Amtrak station which provides transport across the West Coast.
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Shopping at the Heritage Mall and desert-themed dinner
The Heritage Mall is a hub for commerce in Albany and throughout the Willamette Valley. This mall has 62 retailers, including outlets like Famous Footwear and anchor stores like Target. Entertainment awaits at Regal Albany, a movie theater with photo booths, skill games and stadium seating to enjoy a film. Restaurants and supermarkets surround the mall area, which makes for a convenient one-stop shop. PizzAmore is a homey pizzeria with chalkboard menus and portraits of Oregon's natural landscape. Los Dos Amigos Hacienda transports customers to the desert in a southwest-inspired dining room with cactus-themed decor. Grocery Outlet is a discount market with hardware, and Safeway, another supermarket, is on 14th Avenue. The shopping area farther north avoids the mall's traffic with stores like WinCo Foods and Costco Wholesale.
The Heritage Mall is a great shopping option with many retail stores in Santiam, OR.
PizzAmore is a favorite pizza restaurant often visited by locals in Santiam, OR.
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Parks in this Area
Waverly Park
Bowman Park
Kinder City Park
Lehigh Park
Simpson Park
Lexington Park
Talking Water Gardens
Dave Clark Trail
Periwinkle Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Santiam
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Santiam Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santiam, Albany sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Santiam, Albany over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,677
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,460
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,912
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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