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Small-town living with popular locally owned dining
What once started as a small town formed in 1866 has grown into the bustling Stayton community. Today, locals have access to highly rated schools, popular restaurants and locally owned shops. “Stayton is quiet, and some people move in and stay for good. There's a wide age range of people,” says Shari Zakrzewski, a manager at Rivertown Apartments. Those who want to take a trip to Salem use the nearby U.S. Route 22, but locals don’t have to go far to find relaxing recreation. After hanging out at Pioneer Park, residents go down North 3rd Avenue to get lunch at Covered Bridge Cafe or shop at a local thrift store. Despite being surrounded by farmland, Stayton has downtown amenities to keep residents comfortable in the quiet town.
Stayton is a small city in the Willamette and was originally founded a farming community.
Stayton features a vibrant downtown core with many locally owned shops and restaurants.
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Meeting friends at the Covered Bridge Café or Snow Peak
Residents don’t have to travel far to find popular restaurants and entertainment spots. Snow Peak Brewing Company always sees a crowd. “The Covered Bridge Cafe is popular. People go there for breakfast and lunch, and I think they close before dinner. Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant is also a popular spot,” Zakrzewski says. Bakeries like The Lovin’ Oven serve fresh pastries, and the Daily Buzz keeps people going with coffee. When locals need to stock up on groceries, they visit Safeway or Roth’s Fresh Market. Not to mention the Dollar Tree on North First Avenue, where people can go for last-minute essentials.
Locally owned shops also sit along North 3rd Avenue, including What the Quirk, Vintage Emporium, Sugarheroes LLC, Sax Thrift Avenue and West End Boutique.
Covered Bridge Cafe is a local hot spot in Stayton.
Snow Peak Brewing Company make delicious craft beverages in Stayton.
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Celebrating independence with a bang
Stayton takes Independence Day to the next level with the 4th of July Stayton Grand Parade. The Stayton Lions Club organizes a parade, fireworks show and fun run every year for locals to enjoy together. Everyone brings chairs and blankets to Stayton High School to eat and watch the fireworks light up the sky.
Ranch and national homes welcome residents
The Stayton community spans over five square miles, so future residents can find a wide variety of home styles. Most homes feature ranch designs with three bedrooms and attached garages. These homes sell for $350,000 to $450,000. Some residents live in national or Craftsman homes built in the 2000s that can sell for closer to $600,000. Future homeowners with a bigger budget might find a rare historical home closer to downtown for $800,000 or more. Renters can also find options like Rivertown Apartments before settling into a home.
Stayton offers a wide variety of home styles from ranch to national.
Craftsman bungalows style homes often feature colorful exterior and arched doorways in Stayton.
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Dancing is a highlight at Stayton High
Kids start learning at Stayton Elementary School for kindergarten through the third grade. Stayton Middle School welcomes kids and tweens for fourth through eighth grade. Both schools earn a B from Niche. Teens head to the B-minus-rated Stayton High School, where they might join the state-champion boys’ soccer team or Highlights dance team. “I've never heard anything bad about the schools here. There’s also Stayton Christian School, which is private,” Zakrzewski says.
Stayton High School offers a space where all students can learn and thrive in Stayton.
Public schools in Stayton receive a B rating from Niche.
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Pioneer Park adventures
Stayton also has over a dozen parks that protect 125 acres of open space inside the city limits. The 10-acre Pioneer Park sits north of the Santiam River and features towering trees, the Jordan Covered Bridge and a disc golf course. Visitors can also walk along a network of paved trails that link Pioneer Park to the nearby Riverfront and Wilderness parks. Locals can also cool off at the Stayton Family Memorial Pool after running around the green space at Community Center Park. But the list of parks goes on with Quail Run Park, Westown Park, Santiam Park and Northslope Park.
Pioneer Park is the premier park in Stayton offering residents an outdoor gathering place.
Pioneer Park in Stayton offers a popular disc golf course.
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Driving Route 22 or a Cherriots bus
When locals want to visit Salem or other nearby cities, they can hop on U.S. Route 22. “People work in the area, but some also use the highway to commute up to Salem,” Zakrzewski says. Salem is about a 30-minute drive away. Cherriots buses run along the 30X route, which has three stops in Stayton and connects to Downtown Salem. Those who want to get around Stayton rely on their cars or live close enough to shops and restaurants that they can walk down the skinny paved sidewalks to their destinations.
Medical and spiritual destinations nearby
Stayton features over 11 churches for locals to attend. Some follow Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist and Methodist practices. The Santiam Hospital & Clinics also sit within the community, giving residents access to surgery, medical and children’s facilities. Santiam Hospital & Clinics received multiple awards, including Best Hospital and Best Medical Facility from Best of the Willamette Valley in 2023.
Santiam Hospital & Clinics provides Stayton residents with access to surgery, medical and children’s facilities.
Stayton features 11 churches that span a wide range of denominations.
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On average, homes in Stayton, OR sell after 144 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Stayton, OR over the last 12 months is $1,130,000, up 100% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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