Living in Astoria, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Astoria · Census data 2020–2024
Astoria has 10,109 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $68,007 (18% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $444,800, the median rent is $1,239/month.
Astoria at a glance
- Population
- 10,109
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $68,007State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $444,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,239/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Astoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Astoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Astoria the median home value is $444,800, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,896 a month in housing costs.
Astoria median household income
The median household income in Astoria is $68,007 and the income per person is $40,705. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Astoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,091
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.21
Astoria demographics
- Population
- 10,109
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 4,463
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Astoria ›
Education in Astoria
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Astoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Astoria
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Astoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | 10,109 | $68,007 | $444,800 | $1,239 |
| Warrenton | 6,327 | $70,670 | $415,800 | $1,305 |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
| Chinook | 541 | $108,147 | $352,000 | — |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Gearhart | 1,978 | $92,250 | $688,100 | $1,093 |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
| Naselle | 528 | $58,459 | — | — |
| Ilwaco | 1,365 | $98,200 | $370,300 | $1,170 |
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What is the median household income in Astoria, OR?
The median household income in Astoria is $68,007, 18% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Astoria?
The median home value in Astoria is $444,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Astoria?
The median gross rent in Astoria is $1,239 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Astoria, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Astoria?
The median age in Astoria is 40.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Astoria?
The average commute to work in Astoria is 22 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Astoria?
The unemployment rate in Astoria is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Astoria?
31.3% of adults in Astoria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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