Be Captivated
The Little San Francisco of the Pacific Northwest continues to draw people to its inviting land. Gently cradled by three rivers and a stone’s throw away from the Pacific Ocean, one finds the city of Astoria, OR. Homes for sale in this county seat of Clatsop County are reminiscent of the Victorian style and are rooted to the earth of steep, sloping hillsides. This is the reason for Astoria’s moniker of Little San Francisco.
Astoria OR Real Estate is captivating not only because of its picturesque beauty, but also because of its enviable climate. Newcomers to the city will be pleased with the maritime climate. Mild winters with hardly any snowfall and cool summers kiss the city every year enabling residents to thoroughly enjoy everything Astoria offers.
The city, which was named after first millionaire John Jacob Astor, was incorporated in 1876. Just to the south of Astoria, in Fort Clatsop, is where the Lewis and Clark Expedition stopped for the winter in the year 1805. To this day, residents of Astoria can still revel in the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park as well as Youngs River and Youngs River Falls which are a scenic drive away just south of Astoria. It was also in Astoria that Astor’s Pacific Fur Company set off the Astor Expedition, which established on the on the Pacific Coast, the first permanent settlement — Fort Astoria.
Living in Astoria offers newcomers and old time residents alike the opportunity to explore all the different communities that are just a few minutes away from this Little San Francisco. The unincorporated communities of Knappa, Svensen, Brownsmead, Olney, and Fern Hill are all quaint places that make for a good visit. Also close at hand are Williamsport and Walluski. For the type of people who are captivated by the thought of living in a community that brings back fond memories of a fishing village, Mill Pond Village boasts vistas of the Columbia River and Mill Pond.
Having a total area of 10.6 square miles and a population of nearly 10,000, Astoria has a population density of about 1,597 residents per square mile. What sets Astoria apart from the crowded and busy cities of today is its ample open space. For those who are interested to move to Oregon, Astoria is a city that should definitely be a prime
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