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Astoria, Oregon

Introduction to Astoria, Oregon

Astoria, Oregon, in Clatsop county, is 61 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon and 72 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 9,813.

Astoria History

John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company established Fort Astoria as a fur-trading post in 1810. In fact, the city was also named after John Jacob Astor. American pioneers first arrived in the area in the mid-1840s. The first post office of Astoria was established in 1847. It was incorporated in 1876. The early economy of the area depended upon fishing, lumber and fish processing.

Astoria and nearby Attractions

  • Columbia River Maritime Museum
  • Fort Stevens State Park
  • Fort Clatsop National Memorial
  • Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
  • Fort Astoria
  • Heritage Museum

Things To Do In Astoria

While in Astoria, a visit to the Astoria Children's Museum, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Heritage Museum, the Uppertown Firefighters Museum and Fort Clatsop National Memorial may prove interesting. Tapiola Park, Shively Park and John Warren Field provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. One can also visit the Fort Stevens State Park and Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint. The city hosts the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival every June and the Clatsop County Fair every July.

Astoria Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Astoria Higher Education

Clatsop Community College is located in the city. Others offering courses in higher studies include Lower Columbia College, George Fox University and South Puget Sound Community College.

High Points

Astoria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAstoria Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Astoria Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Astoria Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Astoria Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Astoria, OR

Comparing Astoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men59
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime34

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