A close-knit farming community in the Willamette Valley
Between farms and acres of wide-open spaces, West Scio is a quaint, Willamette Valley community around 16 miles northeast of Albany. With Scio and Jefferson both a short drive away, locals are just minutes from shopping, public schools and the post office. “The Willamette Valley has a lot of ‘drive through towns,’” says Jill Martin, a local real estate agent with The Howard Martin Firm. “Scio is one of them. It takes less than a minute to drive through town. A lot of folks are drawn to these communities because they are secluded and away from the hubbub, but you also see a lot of community support and neighbors leaning on one another.”
The neighborhood dates to the mid-19th century, when Scio was developed as a farming community near the forks of the Santiam River. Today, there are a handful of structures dating back to the 1800s, and West Scio has maintained its quiet, countryside atmosphere. The area also sees significantly less crime than the average United States neighborhood, with a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Expansive lots surrounded by farmland in West Scio
The hushed lanes of the neighborhood are lined with unassuming farmhouses and ranch-style homes that sit on properties ranging from a half-acre to 15 acres. “In West Scio, you’re in the middle of agriculture country, with flat open fields that go for miles,” Martin says. Most of the area’s houses have fenced-in lots, some housing stables and livestock. Modest ranch-style homes with around 3 acres or less range in price from $195,000 to $450,000, while larger builds with more acreage go for $510,000 to $900,000.
Ranch-style homes are commonly found throughout the West Scio neighborhood.
West Scio is a quiet neighborhood with farmhouses and large acre properties in Oregon
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Community programs at the Scio Public Library
Centennial Elementary School is around 2 miles east and earns a B-minus overall grade from Niche. Scio Middle School and Scio High School both receive B ratings. High Schoolers can earn dual credits by taking courses at Linn Benton Community College in Albany. The Scio City Hall building houses the local senior center and public library, which hosts a variety of community events and programs, from story times to gardening classes.
Residents of West Scio attend Scio High School.
Scio Public Library is located down the road from West Scio.
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Quaint shops and eateries in the nearby town of Jefferson
Shoppers can grab the essentials at Stop-N-Save, while authentic Mexican cuisine is served up across the street at Saborcito Ranchero. Residents can also visit Riverside Grocery or Center Market in nearby Jefferson. Milk and Bean Coffee House is a cozy cafe serving seasonal coffee, smoothies and crepes. Two doors down, Tommy’s Welcome Inn serves pub fare and beer in a relaxed environment where patrons can enjoy a drink alongside a game of pool. Tommy’s also serves breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, with dishes like chicken fried steak and sweet cream pancakes.
Milk and Bean Coffee House is located in nearby Jefferson and offers cofee, smoothies and snacks for residents of West Scio.
Tommy's Welcome Inn has hearty breakfasts like chicken fried steak for residents of nearby West Scio to enjoy.
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Jefferson's Concerts at the Consor
Jefferson hosts numerous community events throughout the year, including Concerts at the Consor, a free music series on Tuesday evenings in August and September. The town also hosts an annual Easter egg hunt and a holiday tree lighting party.
Fish from the lakeside at Timber Linn Memorial Park
Locals can take the 16-mile drive on Jefferson-Scio Drive and Interstate 5 to Albany for its riverside parks and sports facilities. The 100-acre Timber Linn Memorial Park is on the east side of town and has a playground, soccer fields and baseball diamonds. Parkgoers can also cast a line from the edge of Timber Linn Lake to fish for bluegill, crappie and bass or take their dogs to get some off-leash exercise at the dog park. Bryant Park is a few miles west at the intersection of the Willamette and Calapooia Rivers and has shaded picnic areas and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Those living in West Scio can enjoy fishing at Timber Linn Memorial Park in Albany.
Bryant Park is a 72 acre park in Albany, OR with an old train track bridge at the entrance which runs over the Calapooia River.
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Head to Salem or Eugene on I-5
West Scio is around 9 miles east of Interstate 5, which can take travelers about 25 miles north to Salem or roughly 56 miles south to Eugene.
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Jillian Pillow
Photography Contributed By
Lester Tsai
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Scio
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Scio, Jefferson sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Scio, Jefferson over the last 12 months is $408,000, up 109% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$408,000
Median Single Family Price
$408,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
109%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
19
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,447
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
122,621
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
139
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,357
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,538
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32%
Advanced Degrees
23.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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