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Astoria.
About
Life in Astoria
Astoria is a community of 10,162 people in Oregon. The median household income is $68,007, median rent runs about $1,239 per month, and median home values are around $444,800. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Astoria at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Astoria: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Astoria, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (39.9%), and 5.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.5%
of households
Married Couples
41.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Astoria
In Astoria, rent runs 19% below the OR average, and home values are 7% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,524
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1948
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $484,643 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Astoria
Unemployment in Clatsop County, which includes Astoria, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Astoria: Clatsop County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clatsop County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Astoria Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.8 min avg
How Astoria residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Astoria, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 72 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 113 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Astoria is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
315.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,504.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Astoria Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clatsop County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clatsop County, which includes Astoria, the most common type is high wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | High Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2018 | 1 | Hail | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clatsop County, county-wide
Air Quality16 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pacific County, WA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Astoria) is typically good — 364 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
16
Good Days
364
per year
Moderate Days
1
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Pacific County, WA (25 mi away)
Climate67°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Astoria has cool summers (avg high 67°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
67°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
70.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
196
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 38°F | 10.59" |
| Feb | 51°F | 37°F | 7.18" |
| Mar | 53°F | 39°F | 7.90" |
| Apr | 56°F | 42°F | 5.80" |
| May | 61°F | 46°F | 3.40" |
| Jun | 64°F | 51°F | 2.30" |
| Jul | 67°F | 54°F | 0.83" |
| Aug | 69°F | 54°F | 1.12" |
| Sep | 68°F | 51°F | 2.67" |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 6.74" |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 11.05" |
| Dec | 49°F | 38°F | 10.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Astoria
Astoria has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ocean Beach Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Ilwaco
Providence Seaside Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Seaside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Astoria
Astoria's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Astoria
Public · 2-year · 493 students · in-state tuition $5,211 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Astoria
Astoria has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayFort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Astoria
Astoria Public Library
450 10th St, Astoria
Cities Near Astoria
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Astoria?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Astoria FAQ
Is Astoria, Oregon affordable?⌄
Astoria's median rent is $1,239/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,007/year. Median home value is $444,800.
Is Astoria, Oregon safe?⌄
Astoria's violent crime rate was 315 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1505 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Astoria, Oregon?⌄
Clatsop County, which includes Astoria, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Astoria, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Astoria is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,239/month and median household income is $68,007/year. The median home value is $444,800. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Astoria, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Astoria is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from