A town of 10,109, settled in 1811. Home to 44 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 3 things Astoria does most differently from other towns.
1843 · Narrative of a Voyage around the World …18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 44 places on the National Register.
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Narrative of a Voyage around the World - Fort George
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I just moved to Astoria and I'm excited to explore this historic port city, especially since it's the oldest city in the state. As I settle in, I'd…
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Astoria. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Astoria’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astor Elementary School | K–2 | 342 | Not graded |
| Astoria Middle School | 6–8 | 454 | Not graded |
| Astoria Senior High School | 9–12 | 594 | Not graded |
15 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clatsop State Forest | 2.9 mi | 479 |
| 2. Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge | — | 104 |
| 3. Shively Park | — | 21 |
About one in 3 of Astoria’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Portland (12%), Warrenton (8%) and Seaside (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Astoria beats the Oregon average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Astoria | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31% | 27.4% |
Astoria reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 77% report less.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Astoria has mild winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 69°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
The typical Astoria home is worth about $482,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Oregon typical home.
44 places in Astoria on the National Register of Historic Places.
39 notable people were born in Astoria.
City in Oregon, United States
Astoria is a port city in and the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. The population was 10,181 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state and was the first permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. It is located on the south shore of the Columbia River in the northwest corner of Oregon, near where the river flows into the Pacific Ocean. Astoria is named for John Jacob Astor, an investor and entrepreneur from New York City whose American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site and established a monopoly in the fur trade in the early 19th century. Astoria was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 2…
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