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Astoria, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,094 Population 1,854/sq mi density
$49,345 Median Income $28,565 per capita
$63,700 Home Value $96,808 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
879 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,345 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,700 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
879 violent crimes/100K (131% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Astoria, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,345
34% below
$28,565 per capita
Home Value
$63,700
77% below
Zillow: $96,808
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
879/100K
131% above
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
23%
Rent
57%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Astoria a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $96,808. 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.

Safety & Crime

Astoria reports 879 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 131% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.

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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,094
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,854/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,345
Per Capita$28,565
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,700
Rent$668
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$96,808
Housing Units596
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent879/100K
Property693/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.