Astoria, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,162 Population 1,663/sq mi density
$70,043 Median Income $40,133 per capita
$422,400 Home Value $481,663 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
333 Violent Crime/100K 1,694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,043 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$422,400 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Astoria, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,043
7% below
$40,133 per capita
Home Value
$422,400
50% above
Zillow: $481,663
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
12% below
1,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
93%
Home Value
150%
Rent
98%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
88%
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 2.9% (19% 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 $481,663. 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 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,694/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,162
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,043
Per Capita$40,133
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

B
Home Value$422,400
Rent$1,135
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$481,663
Housing Units5,089
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent333/100K
Property1,694/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,302/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain70.3 in/yr
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.