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Astoria, Oregon, in Clatsop county, is 61 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 9,813.
In Astoria, about 49% of adults are married. Astoria offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In 2000, Astoria had a median family income of $41,446.
Residents of Astoria gave more campaign money ($5,550) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Astoria. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Astoria is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
In Astoria, 86% of commuters drive to work. Astoria is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Astoria, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Comparing Astoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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