What are the schools like in Astoria, OR?

Astoria is served primarily by Astoria SD 1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Astoria?

The median household income in Astoria, OR is $69,463 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Astoria, OR?

Astoria has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Astoria, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Astoria, OR affordable or expensive?

Astoria's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Astoria is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $383,600 and the median rent is $1,074 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Astoria, OR?

Astoria has a violent crime rate of 322.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1633.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Astoria, OR a Good Place to Live?

Astoria is a small city of 10,184 in Oregon, with a median household income of $69,463 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Astoria stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Astoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Astoria city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.2

Astoria's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Astoria costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Astoria, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$383,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,074	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,463	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Astoria's violent crime rate is 322.6 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

322.6 /100k

Property Crime

1633.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Astoria is served primarily by Astoria SD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Astoria, OR	National Avg
School District	Astoria SD 1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Astoria sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July, with 70.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Astoria, OR
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	67.4°F
Annual Precipitation	70.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Astoria, OR	National Avg
Population	10,184	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

River Point, OR 3 mi Jeffers Gardens, OR 3 mi Warrenton, OR 5 mi Svensen, OR 8 mi Chinook, WA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Astoria

Astoria, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97103

Astoria vs Other Cities

Astoria, OR vs River Point, OR Astoria, OR vs Jeffers Gardens, OR Astoria, OR vs Warrenton, OR Astoria, OR vs Svensen, OR Astoria, OR vs Chinook, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria, OR affordable or expensive?

Astoria's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Astoria roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $383,600 and median rent is $1,074/month.

What is the crime rate in Astoria, OR?

Astoria's violent crime rate is 322.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1633.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Astoria?

Public schools in Astoria are operated by Astoria SD 1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Astoria, OR a good place to live?

Astoria, OR has a population of 10,184, a median household income of $69,463, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Astoria?

Astoria averages 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 70.3 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Astoria?

Astoria, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97103.

What is the population of Astoria?

The population of Astoria, Oregon is 10,184 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Astoria?

Key numbers for living in Astoria: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $383,600, median household income $69,463, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Astoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.