At a Glance
Median Income
$70,043
$40,133 per capita
Home Value
$422,400
Zillow: $466,664
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
747/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Astoria a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $70,043 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,133. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Astoria is $422,400 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,664. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Astoria reports 747 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Astoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Astoria has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,162
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,043
Per Capita$40,133
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
B
Home Value$422,400
Rent$1,135
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$466,664
Housing Units5,089
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent747/100K
Property3,347/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault548/100K
Burglary657/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain70.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Astoria was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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