At a Glance
Median Income
$49,345
$28,565 per capita
Home Value
$63,700
Zillow: $85,413
Median Rent
$668/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.7% smoking rate
How Astoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Astoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Astoria a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Astoria residents earn a median household income of $49,345 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,565. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Astoria is $63,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,413. Median rent is $668/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
15.7% of adults in Astoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Astoria has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,094
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,854/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,345
Per Capita$28,565
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,700
Rent$668
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$85,413
Housing Units596
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation706 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Astoria was founded in 1839.
The median home in Astoria was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.