Astoria Urban Area, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
41,343 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,705 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$437,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$996 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 1 41
Feb 7 1 43
Mar 7 0 46
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 53
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 61
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 11 0 45
Dec 10 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, OR State Senate District 16, OR State House District 32, OR
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Schools

Gearhart Elementary School
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Seaside Heights Elementary School
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Seaside High School
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
Knappa High School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Clatsop Community College
12 miles, N • 1.4 star
Lower Columbia College
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Tillamook Bay Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Providence Seaside Hospital
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
13 miles, N • 3.2 star
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
37 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
61 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
118 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
134 miles, S • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
174 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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