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Astoria, Oregon

city · Clatsop County

At a glance

10,109
Population
$444,800
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$486,426
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,239/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$68,007
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
1.48%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities21% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost9% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college53 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates31.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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