Real Estate Investing in Astoria, Oregon

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,738 • Clatsop County

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Should you buy in Astoria, OR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (44/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.3% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $486,410
Avg Monthly Rent $1,644
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Astoria Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Astoria shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Astoria's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Astoria are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Oregon.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Astoria a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$486,410
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,644
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Astoria, OR metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
56%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Astoria, OR metro
0
Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Astoria

1 College 813 Students 359 Off-Campus Renters
C
Clatsop Community College
2-Year Public · 813 students
📍 ~359 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Astoria, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Astoria, OR

What do rentals go for in Astoria, OR?

Rents in Astoria, OR run near $1,644/mo. Compared with median home prices of $486K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How strong is tenant demand in Astoria, OR?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Astoria, OR. The rental market absorbs $1,644/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is Astoria, OR good for house hacking?

Astoria, OR is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $486K price point reasonable to enter.

What is it like being a landlord in Astoria, OR?

The landlord environment in Astoria, OR is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How much does a house cost in Astoria, OR?

Median home price in Astoria, OR is near $486K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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