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Astoria, Illinois, in Fulton county, is 48 miles NW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 110 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,193.
In Astoria, about 58% of adults are married.
You'll feel comfortable in Astoria if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Astoria had a median family income of $31,940.
Residents of Astoria gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Astoria. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Astoria is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?
In Astoria, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Astoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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