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Astoria is Oregon’s oldest city, founded in 1811 at the mouth of the Columbia River. With approximately 10,181 residents at the 2020 Census, it serves as the county seat of Clatsop County. This page aggregates publicly available facts about the community, current real estate market data from RMLS®, and active property listings.
Population
10,181
as of the 2020 Decennial Census
US Census Bureau
Median Sale Price
Live market data
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RMLS®
Active Listings
Live listings
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RMLS®
Median Household Income
$70,043
2023 ACS 5-year estimate
US Census ACS
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  • Astoria at a glance

The city, by the numbers.

Facts about Astoria compiled from official and public sources. Each data point shows its vintage (when the source published it) so you know what you’re looking at.
Population
10,181

Oregon's oldest city · county seat

2020 Decennial Census ·
US Census Bureau
County
Clatsop

County seat

Oregon Blue Book ·
Oregon SOS
Incorporated
January 18, 1856

Founded 1811; oldest US settlement west of the Rockies

Official city record ·
Oregon Blue Book
ZIP Code
97103

Single primary ZIP covers the city

Current ·
USPS
Elevation
23 feet

Riverfront city; Coxcomb Hill rises above 600 ft

Oregon Blue Book ·
Oregon SOS
Housing Units
5,062

2023 ACS 5-year total

2023 ACS 5-year ·
US Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
~50%

Balanced owner/renter mix

2020 Census ·
US Census Bureau
Median Age
39.9

Middle-aged working population

2023 ACS 5-year ·
US Census Bureau
Distance to Portland
~95 miles

Via US-30 E · typically ~2 hours

Current routing ·
ODOT
School District
Astoria SD 1

Astoria HS, Astoria MS, 2 elementaries

Current ·
Astoria SD 1
Hospital
Columbia Memorial

49-bed hospital within city limits

Current ·
Hospital site
Major Airport
PDX

~95 mi via US-30 · local AST regional airport in Warrenton

Current ·
Port of Portland
Climate
Marine West

Cool, cloudy, rainy · tempered by Columbia River

Köppen classification ·
NOAA
Median Household Income
$70,043

Clatsop County seat; year-round workforce

2023 ACS 5-year ·
US Census ACS
Beach Access
Public (nearby)

Fort Stevens beach ~6 mi W; Oregon shoreline public per state law

Oregon Beach Bill (1967) ·
OPRD
Adjacent Parks
Fort Stevens · Lewis & Clark NHP

Major state park + National Historical Park

Current ·
OPRD
  • Real estate market

Astoria market data.

Astoria is the largest and most established real-estate market on the North Oregon Coast, with a housing stock of approximately 5,062 units (2020 Census) spanning pre-1900 Victorians, hillside view homes, mid-century infill, and newer riverfront condos. As Clatsop County’s seat, it supports a year-round workforce rather than a predominantly seasonal/second-home economy, which distinguishes Astoria’s market dynamics from smaller coastal towns to the south.

The city’s vacancy rate at the 2020 Census was considerably lower than peer coastal towns, reflecting the year-round resident base. The historic housing stock is substantial — many of Astoria’s hillside Victorian and early-20th-century homes date to 1880–1920, and the city’s concentration of National Register properties is among the largest of any Oregon city.

Market prices and inventory shift quarter-to-quarter based on regional rate environment and migration trends. The market snapshot at right uses live RMLS® data via our MLS integration rather than static figures that could go stale.

Sources:
US Census Bureau 2020 ·
Oregon Blue Book ·
RMLS®
Market Snapshot
Median sale price
Live market data
Median days on market
Live market data
Median price / sq ft
Live market data
YoY price change
Live market data
Annual sales volume
Live market data
Housing units (2023 ACS)
5,062

Note: Market statistics activate with our MLS integration and refresh automatically from RMLS® data. The housing units figure (5,062) is from the 2023 ACS 5-year estimate and will remain static until revised.

  • Astoria areas

Areas within the city.

Astoria is divided into informal neighborhoods defined largely by geography — the Columbia River waterfront, hillside residential areas climbing Coxcomb Hill and the south slopes, and historic districts. Descriptions reflect location only; price ranges populate from live RMLS® data via our MLS integration.
  • Central waterfront
Downtown & Riverfront
Historic commercial core along Commercial Street and the Columbia River waterfront. Mix of restored Victorian-era buildings, riverfront condos, and live/work spaces. Walkable to the Riverwalk and Astoria Column.
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  • Hillside / view homes
Uppertown
East-side hillside neighborhood above the riverfront. Historic homes from the 1880s–1910s era with Columbia River views. Elevations rise sharply from the river.
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via RMLS®
  • West Astoria
Uniontown & Alameda
West of downtown, below the Astoria–Megler Bridge. Historic working-class neighborhoods with a mix of Victorian and early-20th-century single-family homes.
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via RMLS®
  • Southeast / plateau
Alderbrook & John Day
Southeastern Astoria along Alderbrook Road and the John Day area. Mix of mid-century and newer single-family homes; generally more modest pricing than hillside view areas.
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  • Also on the north coast

Nearby Oregon Coast towns.

Distances are approximate driving distances from downtown Astoria. Each neighboring city is its own incorporated municipality with its own school district and character.
  • ~4 mi SW · ~8 min
Warrenton
Incorporated city; home to Fort Stevens State Park, Astoria Regional Airport, and the merged former community of Hammond.
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  • ~13 mi S · ~20 min
Gearhart
Small incorporated city in Clatsop County. Home to Gearhart Golf Links (1892), Oregon’s oldest golf course.
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  • ~17 mi S · ~25 min
Seaside
Larger resort-era city. Providence Seaside Hospital and Seaside SD 10 schools.
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  • ~26 mi S · ~35 min
Cannon Beach
Small high-value coastal city. Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, destination downtown.
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  • Common questions

Astoria FAQ.

Quick answers about Astoria, each backed by an authoritative source. For questions specific to a particular property or listing, call (800) 256-9702 to reach a licensed Oregon broker.
What is the population of Astoria?
Astoria had a population of 10,181 residents as recorded in the 2020 Decennial Census, making it the largest city in Clatsop County and the anchor of the North Oregon Coast micropolitan area. Astoria is also Oregon’s oldest city, founded in 1811.
Source:
US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census
Astoria was officially incorporated on January 18, 1856, per the Oregon Blue Book. The settlement was founded in 1811 as Fort Astoria — the first permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. It was named after John Jacob Astor, who financed the original fur-trading post.
Source:
Oregon Blue Book, Oregon Secretary of State
Astoria is approximately 95 miles west of Portland. Typical drive time via US-30 West (the Lower Columbia River Highway) is roughly 2 hours under normal conditions. The route follows the Columbia River and passes through Scappoose, Rainier, and Clatskanie.
Source:
Oregon Department of Transportation
Astoria students attend schools in Astoria School District 1. The district operates Astoria High School, Astoria Middle School, and two elementary schools (Astor Elementary and Lewis & Clark Elementary).
Source:
Astoria School District 1
Columbia Memorial Hospital is located within Astoria city limits at 2111 Exchange Street. It is a 49-bed critical access hospital providing 24-hour emergency services and general hospital care for the North Oregon Coast. OHSU’s affiliate relationship with Columbia Memorial provides specialist referrals to Portland.
Source:
Columbia Memorial Hospital
The Astoria Column is a 125-foot tower built in 1926 atop Coxcomb Hill overlooking the city. It was financed by the Great Northern Railway and Vincent Astor, a great-grandson of John Jacob Astor. Visitors climb an internal spiral staircase for a panoramic view of the Columbia River, the Pacific Ocean, and surrounding lands.
Source:
Astoria Column
The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a continuous truss bridge that crosses the Columbia River from Astoria to Point Ellice, Washington. At 4.1 miles long it is the longest continuous three-span through-truss bridge in North America. It was completed in 1966 and carries US-101 across the Columbia River mouth.
Source:
Oregon Department of Transportation
Yes. Although Astoria itself fronts the Columbia River (not the ocean), the nearest ocean beaches — at Fort Stevens State Park in Warrenton, about 6 miles west — are public up to the high-tide line under the Oregon Beach Bill (1967), as is the entire Oregon shoreline. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages the beaches.
Source:
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department
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