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Visiting and second-home owners in Astoria
Astoria has few part-time homes. The Census counts "seasonal, recreational or occasional-use" homes separately from year-round homes, and in the 2020-2024 estimates they are about 213 of roughly 5,091 housing units, or 4.2%. That count has a large margin of error (plus or minus 120), so treat it as a rough size. Most homes here are lived in year-round, though the visitor season is busy.
Official sources to check before you travel
- Weather. The National Weather Service forecast office in Portland covers the north Oregon coast and the lower Columbia River.
- Tides. NOAA Tides and Currents publishes tide predictions by station.
- Roads. ODOT TripCheck shows current road conditions, cameras and incidents, including the Astoria-Megler Bridge approaches.
- Parks. Oregon State Parks posts closures and conditions.
- City information. The City of Astoria posts notices and its calendar.
- County. Clatsop County handles assessment and tax questions, including a change of mailing address for owners who live elsewhere.
For owners who live elsewhere
Check the weather, roads and any city or county notices before a trip, and keep your mailing address current with the county. If you would like news from Astoria to reach you, use the be-listed and contact form.