Anchor Employment Base: Columbia Memorial Hospital (750+ employees, $200M+ expansion), U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, Port of Astoria, and Clatsop Community College provide stable, year-round renter demand.
Limited Supply Constraints: Constrained coastal geography, historic district regulations, and limited buildable land restrict new multifamily pipelines — protecting existing asset values.
Tourism & Highway Connectivity: US-101 northern terminus (18–22K AADT) and US-30 Portland link drive hospitality employment and seasonal worker housing demand, supporting consistent occupancy.
44.3% Renter Household Rate: 36% above national average
~4% Rental Vacancy Rate: Well below 7%+ national avg
~9,900 City Population: County seat of Clatsop County
$125.6M Annual Visitor Spending: Astoria & Warrenton combined