Astoria sits where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, climbing the hillside in tiers of Victorian and Craftsman homes with river views from nearly every street. It is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, and it wears that history well: a working waterfront, the Riverwalk and trolley, the Astoria Column, and a downtown of brick storefronts filled with restaurants, breweries, galleries, and the Sunday Market.
Astoria draws people who want a real town, not a resort. Year-round residents, remote workers, artists, and retirees who like walking to coffee and the river all land here. Columbia Memorial Hospital, Clatsop Community College, the Port of Astoria, and the Coast Guard station make it the employment center of the North Coast.
Expect a mix of restored Victorians and Craftsman bungalows on the hillside, mid-century homes in the Uppertown and Alderbrook neighborhoods, newer construction near Youngs Bay, and a growing number of condos and lofts downtown. Lot slopes, foundations, and view corridors matter here, and our brokers know which streets hold value.
Astoria is roughly 95 miles from Portland on Highway 30, 20 minutes to Seaside, and a short drive across the bridge to the Long Beach Peninsula. Warrenton, Fort Stevens, and the beaches are 10 to 15 minutes west.
Thinking about buying or selling in Astoria? Kasha Lackey was born and raised here, and the whole Rise Above Realty team works Astoria every week. Call (503) 440-6233 or use the contact form to start a conversation.
17,738 people live in Astoria, where the median age is 41.3 and the average individual income is $38,091. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Astoria, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Country Market, Olney Saloon & General Store - The Big O, and Happy Homestead Apiary.
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| Dining | 3.09 miles | 2 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.4 miles | 13 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.46 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.15 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.92 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.05 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.4 miles | 17 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.15 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Astoria has 7,220 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Astoria do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 17,738 people call Astoria home. The population density is 108.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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