Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Scorcher Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milky-Cha
Coffee Shop
The Rusty Cup
Coffee Shop
Astoria Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
T Paul’s Urban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee OR Waffle
Coffee Shop
Green Door Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Girl
Coffee Shop
3 Cups Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Columbia River Coffee Roaster
Coffee Shop
The Espresso Peddler
Coffee Shop
Journey's End Expresso
Coffee Shop
Grindhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
A-Town Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (24) A+
Firefighters Museum
Museum
Barby Maritime Center
Attraction
Astoria Gateway Cinema
Cinema
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Museum
Time Capsule
Attraction
Theater
Theatre Arts
Lightship WAL-604 "Columbia"
Museum
Heritage Museum
Museum
Museum of Whimsy
Museum
Liberty Theater
Theatre Arts
Riversea Gallery
Theatre Arts
Sea Lion Dock
Attraction
Columbian Theatre
Cinema
Cambium Gallery
Art Gallery
Goonies House
Attraction
LBC Bowl
Bowling Alley
Flavel House
Museum
Oregon Film Museum
Museum
Douglas Fir
Attraction
Pier 39
Attraction
Hanthorn Cannery Museum
Museum
The Astor Street Opry Company
Theatre Arts
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Attraction
Food and Drink (37) A+
Hondo's Brew & Cork
Bar
Annie's Saloon
Bar
Desdemona Club
Bar
Bowpicker Fish and Chips
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Custard King
Sweets
Fort George Brewery & Public House
Bar
Fort George Lovell Taproom
Bar
Beach Break Brewing Company
Bar
Reveille Ciderworks
Bar
Astoria Brewing
Bar
Voodoo Room
Bar
Soup 2 Soul
Fast Food
Good Bowl
Fast Food
Astoria Brewing
Bar
Inferno Lounge
Bar
Merry Time Bar and Grill
Bar
Labor Temple Diner and Bar
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Port of Call
Bar
Buoy Beer
Bar
Buoy Beer Company
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Ship Inn - Permanently Closed
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Patriot Hall
Gym
Astoria Senior Center
Community Centre
Element 26 Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Astoria Co-op
Grocery Store
Home Bakery
Bakery
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Gulley’s Butcher Shop
Butcher
Gathered Bakeshop & Market
Bakery
Astoria Downtown Market
Grocery Store
Live Crab
Seafood
Columbia Fruit and Produce - Permanently Closed
Grocery Store
Josephson's Smokehouse
Butcher
Parks (32) A+
Astor Column Park
Park
Custom House Park
Park
Fort Astoria
Park
Tidal Rock
Park
Columbia Fields
Park
Shively Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
McClure Park
Park
Children's Park
Park
Cannery Women Memorial Park
Park
Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park
Park
Alderbrook Park
Park
Violet LaPlante Park
Park
Maritime Memorial Park
Park
Birch Field & Park
Park
Tapiola Park
Park
John Day County Park
Park
Shops (45) A+
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
City Lumber
Home Improvement
salon.STELLAR
Hairdresser
Astoria Grooming
Pets
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Gift and Visitor Center
Gift Shop
Museum Store
Gift Shop
Roby's Furniture & Appliance
Furniture
Safeway Convenience Store
Convenience Store
4 Seasons Clothing
Clothing
Purple Cow Toys
Toys
New Style Loft
Furniture
Posh Salon & Spa
Beauty
Maiden Astoria
Clothing
Gimre's Shoes
Shoes
Loop Jacobson Jewelers
Fashion
Luminari Arts
Gift Shop
Deals Only
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
FinnWare
Gift Shop
Godfather's Books
Books
Cargo
Furniture
Blue Faded Barber
Hairdresser
Old Things & Objects
Furniture
Hygge Hair Co.
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Astoria.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Gateway Apartments
Bus Stop
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Bus Stop
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Bus Stop
20th Street
Transit Stop
Astoria Safeway
Bus Stop
Astoria Safeway
Bus Stop
Maritime Museum
Transit Stop
Clatsop Community College
Bus Stop
33rd Street
Transit Stop
Liberty Theater
Bus Stop
East End Mooring Basin
Transit Stop
14th Street
Transit Stop
Duane & 9th
Bus Stop
Astoria Transit Center
Bus Station
39th Street
Transit Stop
6th Street
Transit Stop
Peter Pan
Bus Stop
Columbia House Condominiums
Transit Stop
45th & Leif Erickson
Bus Stop
45th & Cedar
Bus Stop
Short Stop
Bus Stop
Maritime Memorial
Transit Stop
Astoria Red Lion Inn
Transit Stop
Astoria High School
Bus Stop
Mitschner Shelter
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Astoria is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Astoria crime rates are 3,752 per 100k, which is 14% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,302 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
450 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Astoria is $52,817 - which is 1% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$52,817 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Columbia Memorial Hospital Health Wellness Pavilion
Clinic
Park Medical Center
Clinic
Coastal Family Health Center
Doctor
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Headquarters Station
Fire Station
Astoria Police Department
Police
Shakespear Family Dentistry
Dentist
Providence Health Heart Clinic
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Astor House
Nursing Home
Astoria Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Astoria home prices are $298,000 - which is 21% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$298,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Astoria graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Astor Elementary School
Astoria Middle School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Astoria Senior High School
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ratings A+

Astoria has an overall rating of 84% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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Kindergarten Cop Happened Here Almost 30 Years Ago! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2020) Wonderful city live in, friendly neighbors, easy public transportation, great schools, fun things to do in public. Had a great time with relatives, etc etc. This city is also where Kindergarten Cop (1990) was filmed and set in. ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Astoria? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Astor Column Park
      Custom House Park
      Fort Astoria
      Tidal Rock
      Columbia Fields
      Shively Park
      Evergreen Park
      McClure Park

      Entertainment

      Firefighters Museum
      Barby Maritime Center
      Astoria Gateway Cinema
      Columbia River Maritime Museum
      Time Capsule
      Theater
      Lightship WAL-604 "Columbia"
      Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      Hondo's Brew & Cork
      Annie's Saloon
      Desdemona Club
      Bowpicker Fish and Chips
      Domino's
      Custard King
      Fort George Brewery & Public House
      Fort George Lovell Taproom

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Astoria? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Astoria.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Astoria? The cost of living in Astoria is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Oregon.
      Astoria
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Astoria? Astoria crime rates are 3,752, which are 14% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      3,752 per 100k people

      61% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      61% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Astoria? The median income in Astoria is $52,817 which is 1% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $52,8175% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1748% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Astoria a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Columbia Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Coastal Family Health Center

      B Housing

      What are Astoria home prices? Astoria home prices are $298,000 - which is 21% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $298,00061% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8975% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      21% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Astoria have good schools? The Astoria graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Astoria a good place to live? Astoria has an overall rating of 84% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      8 total surveys

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